Italian and Italian American Studies: The Untold History

LaGumina, Salvatore J.

This book explores the contributions of Italian Americans employed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. Italian Americans fluent in Italian language and customs became integral parts of intelligence operations working behind enemy lines. These units obtained priceless military information that significantly helped defeat the Axis. They parachuted into frozen mountains tops to link up with Italian guerilla units in northern Italy or hovered in small patrol torpedo boats and row boats across the Mediterranean Sea in pitch black darkness to destroy railroad junctions.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-10-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319333335

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33334-2

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 188