The units of "Granatieri di Savoia" entrenched at Togora Pass, Kalaga, and Cerarsi around Amba Alagi participated in the Battle of Amba Alagi from 21 April 1941 to 17 May 1941. The last elements of the "Granatieri di Savoia" Division surrendered on 19 May 1941 after their supply of drinking water was exhausted.