During World War I, it fought on the Western Front under General Alberico Albricci in 1918.

The Corps contributed significantly to stopping the German offensive on Eparnay, which was aimed at outflanking Reims.

During World War II, it took part in the Italian invasion of France in 1940 and fought on the Eastern Front in 1942–1943.

The Corps suffered very heavy losses during Operation Little Saturn and was forced to retreat to Voroshilovgrad and from there to Gomel.

Between 26 April and 22 May 1943, the remnants of the Corps were repatriated to Italy, to be reformed in Tuscany under the jurisdiction of the 5th Army.