Rome Sees Military Strength Mechanised Italian troops passing down the via Dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, April 4, with the Ruins of the Colosseum at right background. On April 4, two weeks before polling day in the Italian elections, Romans saw a parade of the country's military force. Tanks and armoured cars, mechanised, mounted and foot troops passed along the via Dei Fori Imperiali between crowds of cheering Italians. April 29, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)