Ferdinando Cona


Ferdinando Cona was an Italian military officer who participated in World War II.
His positions included C.O. XXI. Granatieri di Sardegna Infantry Brigade; C.O. XXIX. Infantry Brigade; Deputy Chief of Staff, East Africa ; General Officer Commanding 7th Division Leonessa ; General Officer Commanding XV Corps ; General Officer Commanding XX Corps, North Africa.
He took over as commander-in-chief of X Army when General Tellera was killed in action at the battle of Beda Fomm in February 1941. His command was short-lived as he was captured by Allied forces during the same battle.