The island of Sardinia was an original part of the Kingdom of the same name, in this
way becoming also part of Italy in 1861.
In 1848, when its separate administration was abolished, it was divided into three
intendencies - Cagliari, Nuoro and Sassari - directly dependent of the Ministry of
Home Affairs. In 1860 the intendency of Nuoro was abolished and the island was now
divided into the provinces of Cagliari and Sassari. In 1927 a new province of Nuoro
was created out of parts of these existing provinces
In 1943 German troops briefly were posted on the island. After their departure (1)
Sardinia became part of the so-called "Kingdom of the South".
(1) The German troops arrived in jun 1943 and were evacuatad to Corsica in
sep.
Commander of the 90 Armored Infantery Division
Befehlshaber der 90 Panzer-Grenadier Division
1943 LtGen. Carl-Hans Lungershausen
Army Commander of Sardinia and Corsica
Wehrmachtsbefehlshaber Sardinien und Korsika
1943 LtGen. Fridolin von Senger und Etterlin
mainly concerned with the evacuation of
the 90 Panzer-Gren. Div. to Corsica 1891 - 1963
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ITALIAN CHIEF EXECUTIVES
OFFICIALS IN CHARGE OF THE WHOLE ISLAND
In 1943 - 1944 the island was ruled by military governors, whos main task was to
maintain "law and order". In 1944 they were replaced by a High Commissioner whose
main task was to prepare the island for autonomy.
Military Governors
Governatori Militare
1943 LtGen.Antonio Basso, before commander of
the Italian troops on the island 1881 -
1943 - 1944 MajGen. Giovanni Magli 1884 -
High Commissioner of Sardinia
Alto Commissario per la Sardegna
1944 - 1949 Pietro Pinna Parpaglia
PREFECTS
