Shooting Through: Campo 106 escaped POWs after the Italian Armistice

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In early September 1943 Italy capitulated to the Allies. Australian prisoners of war seized this watershed moment and snatched supplies before walking out of Italy’s rice farms west of Milan. Discover the story of, Shooting Through and the unique shared history between Australian escapers and the Italians who risked severe retributions to host and guide the POWs.

The project is personal for Katrina Kittel, as her father was a POW in Italy during WW2. Over eight years her research has extended to include the total Australian POW cohort in Italy of two thousand. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in history and a Master degree at the University of Newcastle, and is a member of Professional Historians Australia.

Presented by History Illuminated.

Bookings essential.

Gold coin entry.

All attendees are reminded to please follow safe physical distancing and health advice by keeping 1.5m apart, maintaining personal hygiene by regularly washing hands, and not attending if they feel unwell. You will be required to answer screening questions around your health and travel, and to provide contact details for traceability in the future.

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When

  • Monday, 07 September 2020 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location

Rathmines Theatre, 3 Stilling Street,  2283  View in Google Maps

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