EPISODE · Oct 13, 2021 · 17 MIN
Italy in WW2
from Warfare
On 13 October 1943, one month after surrendering to the Allies, Italy declared war on its former partner, Nazi Germany. In this episde from the History Hit archives, Dan talks to Paul Reed about the role of Italy in World War Two, from the battles that they took part in to the alliances they made. Paul is a leading military historian, specializing in the two world wars.This photograph shows Warfare presenter James Rogers' grandfather, Sgt Ted Rogers (Coldstream Guards), leading his men into Impruneta, Italy, in 1944. The image was colourised by TIG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What this episode covers
On 13 October 1943, one month after surrendering to the Allies, Italy declared war on its former partner, Nazi Germany. In this episde from the History Hit archives, Dan talks to Paul Reed about the role of Italy in World War Two, from the battles that they took part in to the alliances they made. Paul is a leading military historian, specializing in the two world wars.This photograph shows Warfare presenter James Rogers' grandfather, Sgt Ted Rogers (Coldstream Guards), leading his men into Impruneta, Italy, in 1944. The image was colourised by TIG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOW PLAYING
Italy in WW2
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 2, 2025 ·148m
Jun 2, 2025 ·90m
Jun 2, 2025 ·69m
Jun 2, 2025 ·67m
Jun 2, 2025 ·170m