The Republic of Alba was a short-lived state that existed from 10 October to 2 November 1944 in

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, northern Italy, as a local

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against Italian fascism during

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, and which was part of the so-called Italian Partisan Republics, the first of which was the Republic of Corniolo. It was named after the

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Republic of Alba that existed in 1796 in

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Occupation of Alba

On October 10th, 1944, partisans occupied the city almost without conflict since the fascist contingents under had abandoned the city following negotiations with the partisans mediated by the

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. The partisans were mostly from

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divisions lead by

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The partisan government

Command of the city was assumed by Carletto Morelli, while the civil administration continued under chosen local officials.

The fascist counterattack

Fascist troops gathered at Bra and Pollenzo with reinforcements from Turin. They attempted to reach Tanaro by ford after October 24th but were repulsed, suffering 11 casualties including their commanding officer.L.M. Grassi, "La Tortura di Alba e dell'albese", ed. Paoline, 1973

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Occupation of Alba

The partisan government

The fascist counterattack

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