OUR STORY BEGINS…               WITH A WAR-WORN G

OUR STORY BEGINS…               WITH A WAR-WORN GROUP OF REBELS                               A CITY ON THE BRINK OF DECLARING ITSELF FREE                                         AND THE WEEK THAT CHANGED IT ALL.DATE: April 24, 1945TIME: 6 30 PM to MIDNIGHTWHERE: The city of Verona, ItalyCURRENT STATE OF WAR:  Allies encircle the last German armies near Bologna History would remember the city of Verona as one of the most bombed places in Italy. What it would forget are the people who fought for the Allies, who fought against the fascists and the Nazis that dared to impose an immoral reign. What it would forget were the lives that were lost in the fight, of the good people who defended their beliefs – staring into the barrels of guns and tanks that were pointed their way. What it would forget how Italy was at war with the world and at war with itself. History would remember the city of Verona.Verona would remember the people of the city. They defended what buildings were left of their city like wolves defending their dens. There was not a single building that remain untouched. The wounds of the war were apparent in collapsed roofs and fallen walls, in empty spaces and spaces filled with piles of rocks that had once been buildings. In the center of the city remained the one stronghold that all were able to take refuge and gather. It had once been a hotel, a sanctuary that no gun would be able to enter. But such rules are rarely respected in times of war. But it was still a sanctuary to all those who respected the rules – for blood had been spilled upon its doorstep because they defended it so ardently. Though bullets were lodged in its walls, no German or fascist gun had ever passed through its doorway. For this and for the victory the Allies had won in Verona’s sister city, Bologna, they thought it fit to celebrate.That was why, on the night of April 24th, the rebels of Italy danced to the American music playing on their one radio and dined on the stolen fascist food. And they drank for all those who would be forgotten. ASSIGNMENT: All characters are part of the rebel forces. They have survived the war and fought for Verona – or, at the very least, fought to survive in Verona. WRITE your character’s World War II biography (they may be as long or as short as you want, and can be in para or bullet form). Be as creative as you want! Give them a new story! Shape them into something new! Or think about how your character might have reacted and changed being involved in the war at that time. Feel free to CREATE new connections with new characters that you’ve always wanted to explore, which is plausible as all characters will be fighting on the same side. RESOURCES: Italian resistance movement in WWII, Slang Guide, Verona In WWII (skip to 20th Century), Fashion, MUSIC SUMMARY: The war is nearing its end and the taste of victory is in the air for Italy. They mourn amidst their celebration, but they need to celebrate because the end is near. Everyone is gathered in the ballroom of their headquarters, the Hotel Vittoria (which will later be called Hotel Emelia) to celebrate. Much of the third floor has fallen in because of the force of the bombs, but the second and first floor are usable. Stay tuned for plot drops and TAG YOUR AU THREADS as “DIVERONAAU” -- source link

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