I have recently read a book by Howard Reid called Dad's War. The book is the author's personal trip to Italy following in his father's (Ian Reid) footsteps based upon a diary & journal kept by his father during the Second World War. Ian Reid was in a Prisoner of War camp in Italy. He escaped (and was recaptured several times), but was supported and protected by many Italians, during what was a difficult and insecure time. - The book is excellent for descriptive details of rural Italy during this time. Having enjoyed Howard Reid's book I have obtained a copy of his father's original book which was published in 1947. Prisoner at Large by Ian Reid published Futura 1947 ISBN - 0 8600 7360 2 Dad's War by Howard Reid published Bantam Books ISBN - 0 553 81554 7 I have placed both of my copies in the library of the Anglo Italian FHS and they can be borrowed, by reading the Society Library terms and conditions and by sending the borrowing request to me in Devon. If you do not have a copy of the terms & conditions and the borrowing form, please email me and I can email one to you. Regards Julie Goucher --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.745 / Virus Database: 497 - Release Date: 28/08/2004