Storiascopio · Era 11 of 12 · lower secondary year 3
The Italian Resistance
1943–1945 · Central and northern Italy
In short
On 8 September 1943 the armistice between Italy and the Allies was announced, and the Germans occupied the centre and north of the country. Many Italians chose to fight back: groups of partisans formed in the mountains and in the cities, with different political ideas but united against the Nazis and Fascists. A great many women acted as messengers, the ‘staffette’, carrying messages, weapons and food. On 25 April 1945 the National Liberation Committee proclaimed a general uprising in the cities of the North.
Why it matters On 25 April Italy celebrates Liberation Day, and the values of the Resistance lie at the heart of the Constitution.
Source: Treccani, entry “Resistenza”
Where we are in the era “Early 20th century”
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1903Event 20 of 25about 1950
Your turn
Name ______________________ Class ______ Date __________
When did it happen? Find the date at the top and write it here:
Tell it in your own words: what happened?
Draw the scene below.
storiascopio.com/en/event/the-italian-resistance/ · free worksheet, you may photocopy it for your class