Mario Roatta

Mario Roatta was an Italian military officer and strategist, best known for commanding Italian forces during World War II, particularly in the Balkans. He played a significant role in Italy's military campaigns and was involved in brutal counter-insurgency operations against resistance groups. Roatta's tactics included repression, executions, and forced relocations, which contributed to widespread violence and suffering. His actions and policies are often studied as part of wartime military history and the ethical debates surrounding military conduct during occupation and insurgency.