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Italian Americans in World War II
Contributor(s): Belmonte, Peter L. (Author)
ISBN: 0738519073     ISBN-13: 9780738519074
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: October 2001
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - World War Ii
- Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General
- History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi
Dewey: 940.530
Series: Voices of America
Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.52" W x 9.22" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1940's
- Geographic Orientation - Illinois
- Cultural Region - Midwest
- Cultural Region - Upper Midwest
 
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Publisher Description:

Discover the first-hand accounts and stories of Italian World War II Veterans who answered the call to serve their country, despite being deemed Enemy Aliens by their own government.


At the beginning of World War II, Italian citizens living in the United States were referred to as "Enemy Aliens." Yet hundreds of young Italian Americans flocked to recruiting stations, and over 500,000-perhaps as many as 1.5 million-served in the military during the war. Despite the difficulties they faced, including the possibility of having to fight against Italians, countless Italian Americans received decorations for bravery, fourteen of whom received the Medal of Honor.

Italian Americans in World War II offers their stories, which, for the most part, have yet to be told. Belmonte interviewed almost 50 Italian-American veterans of World War II, from all branches and types of service. Stories of daily life, food, equipment, and training from soldiers, sailors, and airmen are captured. You'll read personal tales about how survivors of D-Day, Iwo Jima, Tarawa, Okinawa, and The Battle of the Bulge felt about entering combat. This fitting tribute also includes photographs from this period in history, bringing the men's stories to life.

Contributor Bio(s): Belmonte, Peter L.: - Peter L. Belmonte is a Major in the U.S. Air Force. A combat veteran of Operation DESERT STORM, he is a member of Illinois Post #1, Italian-American War Veterans. He is also a member of the National Italian American Foundation and the American Italian Historical Association (AIHA).