By 1935, the Italian concession had a population of about 6,261, including 110 Italian civilians and about 536 foreigners.
It certainly wouldn't protect Italian civilians, particularly not schoolmasters, or even doctors claiming immunity under a red cross.
In 1943 it was the seat of the Canicattì massacre, in which American troops killed several Italian civilians.
For every German killed, ten Italian civilians were to be killed.
When the government's move to Florence was announced, widespread anti-government riots broke out, and hundreds of Italian civilians were killed.
The next day in Rome, there will be a dedication to all war dead, including Italian civilians.
On their way there, they see a convoy of partisans transporting Italian civilians, among them Francesco's parents.
Sixty-three Italian civilians and military personnel were killed in the bombardment.
Resistance to foraging Cossacks led to clashes in which many Italian civilians were killed.
The only people killed in the monastery were Italian civilians seeking refuge in the abbey.