Walking Italy’s War Through Family Stories

Vicki Sotvedt, Brad Pierce, and Mark Illing are embarking on a poignant journey to Italy this November, retracing the footsteps of their relatives who fought—or were affected by—the brutal Italian campaign of World War Two. Sotvedt seeks emotional connection at Canadian war cemeteries, Pierce honors his aunt the nurse and uncle the policeman who endured the Battle of Ortona, and Illing confronts complex family histories shaped by Soviet occupation and partisan sacrifice. As board members of Valour Canada, they’re not just tourists—they’re historians and descendants seeking to remember, honor, and reckon with the often-overlooked sacrifices of Canada’s WWII soldiers, reminding us that history is still very much alive in their stories. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb89d3a566ef0a8a