| Place | Europe: Italy |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01387.004 |
| 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. 29 APRIL 1945. THE DEAD BODIES OF THREE FASCIST LEADERS HANGING BY THEIR HEELS FROM ...
Description
MILAN, ITALY. 29 APRIL 1945. THE DEAD BODIES OF THREE FASCIST LEADERS HANGING BY THEIR HEELS FROM THE BEAMS OF A GARAGE. LEFT TO RIGHT: UNIDENTIFIED, BENITO MUSSOLINI, HIS MISTRESS CLARA PETACCI. THEY WERE SHOT BY ITALIAN PARTISANS 28 APRIL 1945, NEAR THE VILLAGE OF DRONGO, IN THE LAKE COMO AREA, WHILE FLEEING NORTH. (DONOR: M. BORG)