Alba, a disputed city 1944-1945

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds in the town of Alba, which witnessed fierce battles between partisans and Axis troops from 1944 to 1945. Notably, the town experienced a brief occupation by Resistance forces during the '23 days of Alba' in October 1944. The struggle culminated on April 26, 1945, when partisans from the 2nd 'Langhe' Division and the 21st Matteotti 'Fratelli Ambrogio' Brigade successfully liberated Alba, marking the end of the Italian Social Republic's hold on the town.