Word: brenner
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Austrian empire at the peace tables of 1919 and given to Italy. The deal clearly violated Wilsonian principles of self-determination, since the overwhelming majority of Tyroleans did, and still do, speak German and consider themselves Austrian. Ever since Attila, invaders have swooped down into Italy through the Brenner Pass; but the annexation allowed the Italians to establish a defense line at the crest of the pass itself...