On June 13, 1943, the Italian fascists launched the second military operation in Peza, against the 500 partisans and the volunteers of Peta Ceta, the main forces of the “Branero” division, the Florence chorale regiment, 6 battalions and a group of carabinieri , In total 14 thousand people. The first attempt, occurred on Belbo’s neck, where Colonel De Bartolomeo was killed.