Liberating WW2 Naples: triumph and tragedy
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Controlling Typhus: Allied Strategies in Occupied Naples
This chapter explores the severe typhus epidemic that erupted in Naples during the Allied occupation, exacerbated by overcrowding and poor living conditions. It highlights the Allies' innovative DDT dusting program, which successfully managed the crisis and set a precedent for future public health interventions in Europe.
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