What Language Is Arditi?

Arditi was the name adopted by Royal Italian Army elite special force of World War I. The name derives from the Italian verb ardire ("to dare") and translates as "The Daring [Ones]".

Were the Arditi real?

Grøndal: That was a real group of elite soldiers in the Italian army, and they did wear this sort of armor plating. They were called the Arditi, and they actually fought in that location. That's based on a real-world example.

What happened to the Arditi?

The Arditi approached enemy trenches while they were being shelled by Italian artillery. Just as the barrage was lifted they would jump inside the trench while the enemy was huddling down, and use their daggers at close quarters to suppress enemy resistance.