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

10.30 – 13.00 Walking Seminar
Historic Centre of Trento

Stops include:
Palazzo di Giurisprudenza
Cultural heritage and the protection of civilian objects

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
The impact of aerial bombing on cultural and religious sites

Collegio Clesio
Civilian spaces and wartime vulnerability

Trento Railway Station
Dual-use infrastructure and the challenges of civilian targeting

Ponte San Lorenzo
Bridges, military objectives, and the principle of proportionality

Air-raid shelters “Alla Busa”
Civilian protection and the experience of aerial warfare

Speakers

Alessandra Annoni, University of Ferrara

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