ABOUT US
ABOUT US
From September 1944 to April 1945 the fate of WW2 in Italy rested upon the banks of a river between Appennines, Romagna Plain, Po Valley and Adriatic Sea: the Senio. For little less than 200 days the river was the scene of an endless stream of figthing, among the fiercest of the whole Italian Campaign: a forgotten and exhausting battle, destined to be of crucial importance for the end of war in Italy.
From September 1944 to April 1945 the fate of WW2 in Italy rested upon the banks of a river between Appennines, Romagna Plain, Po Valley and Adriatic Sea: the Senio. For little less than 200 days the river was the scene of an endless stream of figthing, among the fiercest of the whole Italian Campaign: a forgotten battle, destined to be of crucial importance for the end of war in Italy.
The Senio River 1944-1945 no-profit association was created with the objective of remembering that time in a respectful, apolitic and historically accurate way, thanks to the commitment and experience of volunteers united in the same passion.
The Senio River 1944-1945 no-profit association was created with the objective of remembering that time in a respectful, apolitic and historically accurate way, thanks to the commitment and experience of volunteers united in the same passion.
Our goal is to protect the legacy of those who were there, preserve what the war left behind and value the memory of what happened, in order to give the next generations the possibility to see, comprehend and remember.
Our goal is to protect the legacy of those who were there, preserve what the war left behind and value the memory of what happened, in order to give the next generations the possibility to see, comprehend and remember.
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Senio River 1944-1945 bases its numerous activities on meticulous study of sources and constant research, including fieldwork. Over time, this has enabled us to acquire rare archival materials, thousands of photos, videos, books, period objects, and testimonies, which we share with the public through meetings, books, and outreach projects.
Senio River 1944-1945 bases its numerous activities on meticulous study of sources and constant research, including fieldwork. Over time, this has enabled us to acquire rare archival materials, thousands of photos, videos, books, period objects, and testimonies, which we share with the public through meetings, books, and outreach projects.
COLLABORATIONS
Senio River 1944-1945 can provide historical or technical advice on any aspect relating to the war in Emilia-Romagna. In addition to its well-established collaboration with dozens of administrations and other local authorities, the association draws on a dense network of cooperation with researchers, associations, embassies, museums, and civil and military institutions around the world. Mutual respect for each other’s work is fundamental to us.
COLLABORATIONS
Senio River 1944-1945 can provide historical or technical advice on any aspect relating to the war in Emilia-Romagna. In addition to its well-established collaboration with dozens of administrations and other local authorities, the association draws on a dense network of cooperation with researchers, associations, embassies, museums, and civil and military institutions around the world. Mutual respect for each other’s work is fundamental to us.
SCHOOLS
Thanks to a combination of engaging lectures and educational field trips, our project SEE, UNDERSTAND, REMEMBER allows the adults of tomorrow to observe the past, understand the terrible consequences of every conflict, and gain a true awareness of the importance of freedom, peace, and dialogue. The project is aimed at secondary schools, but also at primary schools.
SCHOOLS
Thanks to a combination of engaging lectures and educational field trips, our project SEE, UNDERSTAND, REMEMBER allows the adults of tomorrow to observe the past, understand the terrible consequences of every conflict, and gain a true awareness of the importance of freedom, peace, and dialogue. The project is aimed at secondary schools and primary schools.
MILITARIA
Countless stories can hide behind a single item. Engaged for decades in the search for period materials, documents, vehicles, equipment, uniforms and any item related to the passage of WW2 on our territory, some of our members are committed day after day and with great competence in the restoration, detention in accordance to the law and long-term preservation of what the conflict left behind.
MILITARIA
Countless stories can hide behind a single item. Engaged for decades in the search for period materials, documents, vehicles, equipment, uniforms and any item related to the passage of WW2 on our territory, some of our members are committed day after day and with great competence in the restoration, detention in accordance to the law and long-term preservation of what the conflict left behind.
EVENTS
EVENTS
OUR SCREENINGS
OUR SCREENINGS
OUR BATTLEFIELDS TOUR
OUR BATTLEFIELDS TOUR
OTHER INITIATIVES
MAY 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
BATTLEFIELD TOURS
To feel history closer and better understand how it was for those who experienced the war, it’s often necessary to retrace the past directly on battlefields. For this reason Senio River 1944-1945 organizes public and private tours for the benefit of groups, historical researchers, schools, war veterans and their families, while protecting and promoting places of memory.
BATTLEFIELD TOURS
To feel history closer and better understand how it was for those who experienced the war, it’s often necessary to retrace the past directly on battlefields. For this reason Senio River 1944-1945 organizes public and private tours for the benefit of groups, historical researchers, schools, war veterans and their families, while protecting and promoting places of memory.
CONTACTS
CONTACTS
For support or any question, as well as info about our services, feel free to write us or connect via social media.
For support or any question, as well as info about our services, feel free to write us or connect via social media.
Senio River 1944-1945
Senio River 1944-1945
senioriverww2@gmail.com
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senioriverww2@gmail.com
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