The Italian Farming Soldiers: Prisoners Of War In Australia 1941-1947
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Alan Fitzgerald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Italian Farming Soldiers: Prisoners Of War In Australia 1941-1947 chronicles a unique chapter in World War II history, detailing the experiences of Italian prisoners of war interned in Australia. This compelling historical account uncovers their unexpected and vital contribution to the Australian agricultural sector during a period of immense labor shortage. Alan Fitzgerald illustrates the daily lives, challenges, and surprising integration of these soldiers into the rural landscape, presenting a nuanced perspective on wartime internment. The narrative provides a significant examination of their impact on Australian society and the complex dynamics of their captivity. This work offers a profound insight into a little-known aspect of the global conflict.
Author: Alan Fitzgerald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Italian Farming Soldiers: Prisoners Of War In Australia 1941-1947 chronicles a unique chapter in World War II history, detailing the experiences of Italian prisoners of war interned in Australia. This compelling historical account uncovers their unexpected and vital contribution to the Australian agricultural sector during a period of immense labor shortage. Alan Fitzgerald illustrates the daily lives, challenges, and surprising integration of these soldiers into the rural landscape, presenting a nuanced perspective on wartime internment. The narrative provides a significant examination of their impact on Australian society and the complex dynamics of their captivity. This work offers a profound insight into a little-known aspect of the global conflict.