During which conflict did Vito gain power?
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
Castellammarese War
Answer
Vito gained power during the Castellammarese War, a Mafia conflict that took place in New York City between 1929 and 1931. The war was between two rival factions, led by Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano. Vito, a member of Maranzano's faction, eventually emerged victorious and became the most powerful Mafia boss in New York.
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