Brenta Valley

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Brenta Valley is a valley located in Northern Italy. [1]

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References

  1. Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division (1944). Italy, Volume 1 - Geographical handbook series. University of Michigan: Naval Intelligence Division. p. 228.

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