In the middle of the atomic Arena

Verona, Italy, served as a unique Cold War landscape where NATO's sole nuclear missile unit operated amid the city's historic architecture. The study reveals how the integration of military presence with cultural heritage, including opera and concerts, was used strategically for propaganda during the 1950s–60s. Unlike nearby Vicenza, Verona did not see significant urban changes, except for a suburban compound housing American families and facilities. The research analyzes this duality through biographies, memoirs, local press, and military bulletins like 'SETAF Dispatch,' offering insight into the interplay between Cold War military operations and civilian life in a UNESCO-listed city.

Morgante, M. (2020). In the middle of the atomic Arena. Cold War Cities, 236–255. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203701478-16