Matthew Evangelista

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.