Studies in Military and Strategic History

Moore, B.; Fedorowich, K.

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 in 1946-47.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-03-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333738924

DOI: 10.1057/9780230512146

Dimensions: 203cm x127cm

Pages: 329