Selena Daly, an Associate Professor of Italian Studies and historian, dives into the fascinating world of Italian emigrant soldiers during WWI. Over 300,000 returned to fight for Italy, and she explores their motivations, from patriotism to family ties. Using letters and diaries, she reconstructs their diverse experiences, including the challenges of reintegration and identity strains at the front. Daly also examines the chaotic aftermath of war, the difficulties of demobilization, and how policies from Mussolini affected these veterans. A captivating journey into a unique historical phenomenon!
