Rassina
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Rassina is a small town in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, central Italy, in the Casentino valley on the left bank of the River Arno. The comune of which Rassina is the seat is called Castel Focognano, the name of a village on the slopes of the Alpe di Catenaia.
[edit] History
During World War II Rassina was home for many American soldiers who were hiding or preparing the offensive on the German army.
Many people were killed while fighting with Fascist soldiers.
In 1992 Rassina was completely flooded by the Arno river.
Today Rassina is expanding and is becoming one of Casentino's leading industrial centers. It is home to one of Europe's largest calce industries.
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