Presentazione del libro: "Di fronte al nemico."

The text, published with the support of the Veneto Region and the General Directorate of Libraries and Cultural Institutes of the Ministry of Culture and sponsored by the State Archive of Belluno, the Anpi, and 23 municipalities and the province of Belluno, presents itself, also in its graphic design, as the natural continuation of the project launched years ago by the Historical Institute of Belluno, which first materialized in the publication of the volume The Courage and Passion. Partisans and Patriots Recognized in Belluno and Belluno Soldiers Recognized as Partisans Abroad, edited by Franco Comin and Silvia Comin under the scientific direction of Enrico Bacchetti, Diego Cason, and Adriana Lotto.

The volume reconstructs the history of the resistance movement that operated across the provinces of Belluno and Treviso, drawing on almost exclusively archival sources, from the State Archive of Belluno to the Central State Archive in Rome (Ricompart Fund) to the Archives of the Historical Institutes of Resistance in Belluno and Vittorio Veneto, and that of the University Center for the History of the Resistance and the Contemporary Age in Padua.

It also uses published testimonies and audio cassette recordings of the protagonists and specific literature.

In particular, the first part focuses on the birth of the five formations operating in the territory of the Left Piave from Cansiglio to Monte Grappa, their actions, their political and military relationships, their relationship with Allied missions, and partisans' justice.

The second part consists of about 1500 profiles of partisans, patriots, collaborators, and distinguished individuals.

Additionally, the third part includes significant documents produced by the formations during the twenty months of struggle.

The event is organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Cesiomaggiore, the Tina Merlin Association, and Anpi.

Free entry.