British POW Experiences In Italian and German Camps

Kyt · 22-09-2007, 12:31 PM

An interesting article from the The Second World War Experience Centre Journal:

http://www.war-experience.org/histor...ty/default.asp

Appomatox · 27-02-2008, 11:42 PM

Hi, this is my first post. I am working writing a book on the Prisoner war camp PG 73 in Carpi (Modena) Italy. Can anyone help me in any way? Thnaks

Antipodean Andy · 09-03-2008, 05:42 AM

Have you come across this?

http://www.wwiimemories.com/journal2/aa2p1.jpg

Appomatox · 18-03-2008, 11:27 PM

What I'am looking for are dieries, stories, etc. (pubblicshed or noti) of Allied prisoners of war who were in the camp PG 73 Fossoli (Carpi). I know it isn't simple but.... I'am trying.

Antipodean Andy · 18-03-2008, 11:32 PM

Remind me to check Peter Dornan's Nicky Barr - Australian Air Ace as he spent some time as a prisoner in Italy. You never know...

dalesmith · 25-03-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Appomatox

Hi, this is my first post. I am working writing a book on the Prisoner war camp PG 73 in Carpi (Modena) Italy. Can anyone help me in any way? Thnaks

Hi
My grandfather was in PG73 from about 1942. I have most of his diary and notes from this time. I would be happy to help with details

Antipodean Andy · 25-03-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy in West Oz

Remind me to check Peter Dornan's Nicky Barr - Australian Air Ace as he spent some time as a prisoner in Italy. You never know...

Had some time to check the book but Barr spent time in Gavi, Prison Camp No 5 - Il Campo di Concentramento Numero Cinque per Ufficiale Pericoloso - Concentration Camp No 5 for Dangerous Officers. Prior to this he spent time at Ospitale Clementino at Bergamo.

Brian S · 26-03-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Appomatox

Hi, this is my first post. I am working writing a book on the Prisoner war camp PG 73 in Carpi (Modena) Italy. Can anyone help me in any way? Thnaks

Hi,
if you have a friend living in the UK that can visit The National Archives for you there are a few files that could help with the book.

TS26/456 "Carpi Mass Murder TS26/717 General File on Carpi. TS26/789 Carpi impossition of collective penalties.
The class TS is the Treasury Solicitors. There are further files that contain Reports made by the Red Cross when the visited the Camp.

Brian

Appomatox · 26-03-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian S

Hi,
if you have a friend living in the UK that can visit The National Archives for you there are a few files that could help with the book.

TS26/456 "Carpi Mass Murder TS26/717 General File on Carpi. TS26/789 Carpi impossition of collective penalties.
The class TS is the Treasury Solicitors. There are further files that contain Reports made by the Red Cross when the visited the Camp.

Brian

Thanks Brian. It's my lucky week

So much help from everyone. It's great. I will be visiting the National Archives before summer ends and the informations you gave me are precious. I would never have looked up yhe class TS. Thanks a lot

Marco

Appomatox · 26-03-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dalesmith

Hi
My grandfather was in PG73 from about 1942. I have most of his diary and notes from this time. I would be happy to help with details

Thank you dalesmith. I appreciate a lot you helping me.

When I worked on the PG 49 (Fontanellato - Parma) I could rely on many autobiografies written by pow who spent some time in the camp. This time I have found only one. Diaries and notes become therefore very important for the type of research I am trying to complete. Thanks a lot.
Marco