Tag: Organized Crime in Wartime Italy
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The Mafia’s Influence on World War II: Unraveling the Intricate Web of Power
The Mafia’s unexpected entanglement in the geopolitical landscape of World War II, particularly in the Allied invasion of Italy, represents a compelling saga of clandestine alliances and strategic maneuvering. At the heart of this narrative stands Charles “Lucky” Luciano, a notorious figure whose rise from criminal kingpin to wartime strategist underscored the complex dynamics at…