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1969
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How to Cite

Crenshaw, M., & Robinson, K. (2025). Mapping Militants Project. Rice University. https://doi.org/10.25613/G0K4-WF70
Mapping Militants Project. “The Compass.” Last modified . https://mappingmilitants.org/node/537/

Profile Contents

Narrative

Narrative of the Organization's History

Organization

Leadership, Name Changes, Size Estimates, Resources, Geographic Locations

Strategy

Ideology, Aims, Political Activities, Targets, and Tactics

Interactions

Foreign Designations and Listings, Community Relations, Relations with Other Groups, State Sponsors and External Influences

Maps

Mapping relationships with other militant groups over time in regional maps

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Overview
Formed: 
January 1, 1969
Disbanded: 
January 1, 1974

The Compass (Rosa dei Venti, RDV) was an early neo-fascist group based in northern Italy with its headquarters in Padua. Like other militant groups on the right, it sought to overthrow the Italian state and replace it with a fascist regime, using terrorism as a tactic to cast suspicion on the left and prompt state repression. Its membership included retired officers of Mussolini's army as well as common criminals. It was also suspected of ties to Italian public figures and secret service members through the Masonic Lodge Propaganda Due. It was active for only five years before most of its leadership was arrested.

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