years of lead

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What does years of lead mean?

A period during the Cold War, characterized by left-wing and right-wing terrorism and the strategy of tension, beginning in Italy and later spreading to the rest of Europe.

Where does years of lead come from?

Calque of Italian anni di piombo.

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