| Place | Europe: Italy |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01387.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MILAN, ITALY. C. 29 APRIL 1945. PIAZZALE LORETO, WITH THE DEAD BODIES OF FASCIST LEADERS HANGING ...
Description
MILAN, ITALY. C. 29 APRIL 1945. PIAZZALE LORETO, WITH THE DEAD BODIES OF FASCIST LEADERS HANGING BY THEIR HEELS FROM THE BEAMS OF A GARAGE. LEFT TO RIGHT: THREE UNIDENTIFIED, BENITO MUSSOLINI, HIS MISTRESS CLARA PETACCI, - PAVOLINI, UNIDENTIFIED. CIVILIAN ONLOOKERS STAND NEAR OTHER BODIES ON THE GROUND, PRESUMABLY TO BE HUNG BESIDE THE OTHERS WHO WERE SHOT 28 APRIL 1945, NEAR THE VILLAGE OF DRONGO, IN THE LAKE COMO AREA. (DONOR: M. BORG)