As in Austrian times

As in Austrian times, Verona became of great strategic importance to the regime. Galeazzo Ciano, Mussolini's son in law was accused of plotting against the republic during a mock trial staged by the Nazi and fascist hierarchy in Castelvecchio. Ciano was executed on the banks of the Adige with many other officers. This marked another turning point in the escalation of violence that would only end with the final liberation by allied troops and partisans in 1945.