Walking through war. Trento 1943, aerial bombing, and civilian targeting

Combining historical and legal perspectives, the event will explore the relationship between aerial warfare, civilian targeting, and the protection of civilian spaces, offering an interdisciplinary reflection on the impact of war on urban environments and populations. 

The seminar will combine introductory remarks with a guided datawalk.

9.30 – 10.30 Introductory Session
University of Trento | Palazzo Prodi (Room 001)

Welcome remarks and introduction to the event:

   Director of the School of International Studies
    Stefano Schiavo, University of Trento

  Members of the MISS Coordination Team:
   Alessandra Russo, University of Trento
   Luca Raineri, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

Introduction to the event: "The evolution of urban warfare: the city and infrastructure"

   Anna Casaglia, University of Trento

10.30 – 13.00 Walking Seminar
Historic Centre of Trento

Introduced by Giulia Cagol, University of Trento

Stops include:
Palazzo di Giurisprudenza
Cultural heritage and the protection of civilian objects | Alessandra Annoni, University of Ferrara

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
The impact of aerial bombing on cultural and religious sites | Alessandra Annoni, University of Ferrara

Collegio Clesio
Civilian spaces and wartime vulnerability | Marco Pertile, University of Trento

Trento Railway Station
Dual-use infrastructure and the challenges of civilian targeting | Lorenzo Gardumi, Trentino History Museum Foundation

Ponte San Lorenzo
Bridges, military objectives, and the principle of proportionality | Marco Pertile, University of Trento

Air-raid shelters “Alla Busa”
Civilian protection and the experience of aerial warfare | Francesco Frizzera, Italian War History Museum

Speakers

Alessandra Annoni, University of Ferrara

Giulia Cagol, University of Trento

Anna Casaglia, University of Trento

Francesco Frizzera, Italian War History Museum

Lorenzo Gardumi, Trentino History Museum Foundation

Marco Pertile, University of Trento

Organizing Committee

Francesca Capone 

Anna Casaglia 

Sondra Faccio 

Kevin Koehler 

Marco Pertile 

Luca Raineri 

Alessandra Russo 

Stefano Schiavo