Editing Charles “Lucky” Luciano (section)

==Rise to Power:==
===Prohibition Era:===
Luciano’s ascent coincided with Prohibition (1920–1933), which fueled organized crime through illegal alcohol trafficking. He worked under Giuseppe “Joe the Boss” Masseria, a traditional Sicilian Mafia leader, but clashed with Masseria’s rigid “Mustache Pete” mentality, which prioritized Sicilian loyalty over broader alliances.
===Castellammarese War (1930–1931):===
Luciano played a pivotal role in the power struggle between Masseria and rival boss Salvatore Maranzano. To consolidate his own power, Luciano orchestrated Masseria’s assassination in April 1931 at a Coney Island restaurant, reportedly arranged with the help of allies like Lansky and Siegel. After Masseria’s death, Luciano betrayed Maranzano, arranging his murder in September 1931.
===Formation of the Commission:===
Luciano restructured organized crime by establishing “The Commission” in 1931, a governing body for the American Mafia that included leaders of the Five Families (Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, Bonanno, and Colombo) and other regional bosses. This system promoted cooperation, resolved disputes, and reduced open warfare among crime families, creating a model for the National Crime Syndicate, which coordinated activities across the U.S. and with groups like the Jewish and Irish mobs.