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  • You will find books on World War II Italy covering British and Allied prisoners of war, escape and evasion, special operations and the Italian Resistance.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Malcolm Tudor, BSc, is an Anglo-Italian historian.

His British father was a soldier with the Eighth Army in Italy, and his Italian mother and grandparents were commended for helping Allied escaped prisoners of war.

Malcolm is a member of the Anglo-Italian Family History Society.

He has written six non-fiction books.

This is what our customers say about them:
  • 'A great help in my research'
  • 'Clear and concise'
  • 'Fascinating'


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Image: Italian flag on the website of Emilia Publishing, books on the subject of World War 2 (WWII) escape and evasion by POWs in Italy, aided by partisans.

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BEYOND THE WIRE --- Just Published

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Image: Camp 49, Fontanellato, scene of WWII POW mass escape.

Australian businessman Dan Burman recently visited the wartime camp 49 Fontanellato where his grandfather, Lieutenant John William Burman of the Royal Tank Regiment, was held as a prisoner of war. Malcolm's mother was one of his helpers.The dramatic account of the lieutenant's successful escape to Switzerland is included in the new book, Beyond the Wire.


Cover image - BEYOND THE WIRE: A TRUE STORY OF ALLIED POWs IN ITALY 1943-1945, published 2009 by Emilia Publishing.

BEYOND THE WIRE: A TRUE STORY OF ALLIED POWs IN ITALY 1943-1945

A fascinating new account of the lives of the prisoners of war following the Allied invasion and German occupation of the summer of 1943. Thousands of POWs fled their camps and found sanctuary in the countryside. Beyond the Wire describes their exploits in enemy territory, the Italians who helped them, and the incredible escapes many servicemen made to Switzerland or through enemy lines to Allied forces.

Cover image - AT WAR IN ITALY 1943-1945,TRUE ADVENTURES IN ENEMY TERRITORY new book about the Italian theatre during the latter years of World War Two (WWII)

AT WAR IN ITALY 1943-1945, TRUE ADVENTURES IN ENEMY TERRITORY

Malcolm Tudor uncovers Allied prisoner of war escapes, secret missions by land, sea and air, and guerrilla warfare alongside the Italian partisans. True stories of action and adventure.

Image: Cover of  PRISONERS AND PARTISANS: ESCAPE AND EVASION IN WORLD WAR II ITALY by Malcolm Tudor. A book about the help given to servicemen who escaped into the Italian countryside during the final 20 months of World War 2.

PRISONERS AND PARTISANS: ESCAPE AND EVASION IN WORLD WAR II ITALY

Thrilling true stories of survival in enemy territory. During WWII more than 20,000 British and Allied servicemen escaped to Switzerland or crossed the lines within Italy. The majority were saved by civilians and members of the Resistance. 'What counted most was the kindness of strangers.'


Image: Cover of  ESCAPE FROM ITALY, 1943-45  by Malcolm Tudor. A book about the help given to allied servicemen who escaped into the Italian countryside after the armistice of 1943.

ESCAPE FROM ITALY, 1943-45
Allied Escapers and Helpers in Fascist Italy

Malcolm tells the story of the greatest mass escape of World War II. In September 1943 almost 50,000 British and Allied prisoners of war fled into the Italian countryside. Thousands of civilians risked their lives to help the servicemen.



Image: Cover of  SPECIAL FORCE  by Malcolm Tudor. A book about the the Special Operations Executive or SOE activities carried out in support of the Italian Resistance 1943 - 1945.

SPECIAL FORCE: SOE AND THE ITALIAN RESISTANCE 1943-1945

This book uncovers the secret history of the Special Operations Executive in Italy. Its mission was to support the partisans in their desperate struggle against vastly superior enemy forces. The rebels relied upon Allied airdrops of weapons and supplies ...

 

 

 

 

 




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