Editing Operation Gladio (section)

== Key Events and Evidence==

Gladio’s activities were linked to Italy’s “Years of Lead” (1960s–1980s), a period of terrorist attacks known as the “strategy of tension”:

•  Piazza Fontana Bombing (1969): Killed 16, blamed on anarchists but later tied to Gladio operative Vincenzo Vinciguerra.

•  Peteano Bombing (1972): Vinciguerra’s conviction exposed Gladio’s role in false flag attacks.

•  Bologna Massacre (1980): Killed 85, linked to neo-fascists and P2, with SISMI officers convicted for obstructing justice.

•  Aldo Moro Murder (1978): Moro’s abduction by the Red Brigades, possibly manipulated by Gladio, coincided with his discovery of Gladio documents.

•  Arms Caches: Discovered across Europe (e.g., Netherlands in 1980/1983, Italy in 1972/1981), confirming Gladio’s infrastructure.