The Repatriation of Italian Prisoners of War from Yugoslavia after the Second World War (1945–7)

Despite the issue of Italian prisoners war during Second World War receiving some significant attention, fate those held by Yugoslav state has not yet been thoroughly examined. This is largely a consequence lack sources, which also why this treated superficially in literature. The present article aims to fill gap, focusing particular on repatriation Yugoslavia after War. Employing material from archives UK, Italy, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland, author will reconstruct process delving into international diplomatic circumstances Italo–Yugoslav relations, as well political ideological dynamics affected prisoners. study provide count number Yugoslavia, up point unclear.