

Matthew Evangelista, "Allied Air Attacks and Civilian Harm in Italy, 1940–1945: Bombing among Friends" (Routledge, 2024)
Aug 11, 2024
Matthew Evangelista, author and expert on World War II, discusses the devastating impact of Allied bombing campaigns on Italian civilians. He reveals a paradox where more civilians died after Italy's armistice in 1943. The conversation dives into key figures like diplomat Myron Taylor and pacifist Vera Brittain, whose experiences highlight the complexities of wartime strategy and its human cost. Through personal stories and archival research, Evangelista sheds light on the often-overlooked civilian suffering amid military objectives.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Italy's WWII Legacy: Bombings and Resistance
02:54 • 15min
The Diplomatic Struggles of Myron Taylor during World War II
17:37 • 4min
Bombing Rome: War's Silent Suffering
21:09 • 8min
Vera Brittain: Pacifism and the Civilian Experience in War
28:53 • 3min
Allied Air Campaigns in Italy: Strategies and Civilian Impact
31:59 • 20min
Historical Perspectives on Nuclear Deterrence and Civilian Impact in Warfare
52:13 • 2min