The British Empire and Its Italian Prisoners of War, 1940-1947 |
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Author:
| Moore, B. Fedorowich, K. |
Series title: | Studies in Military and Strategic History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-349-40926-6 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $99.00USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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During the Second World War, British and Imperial forces captured more than half a million Italian soldiers, sailors and airmen. Although a symbol of military success, these prisoners created a multitude of problems for the authorities throughout the war. This book looks at how the British addressed these problems and turned liabilities into assets by using the Italians as a labour force, a source of military intelligence and as a political warfare tool before their final repatriation...
More DescriptionDuring the Second World War, British and Imperial forces captured more than half a million Italian soldiers, sailors and airmen. Although a symbol of military success, these prisoners created a multitude of problems for the authorities throughout the war. This book looks at how the British addressed these problems and turned liabilities into assets by using the Italians as a labour force, a source of military intelligence and as a political warfare tool before their final repatriation in 1946-47.