Italian POWs in Florida Refused to Leave After the War Ended - Here's Why
Автор: Chronicles of Warll
Загружено: 2026-02-10
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In 1943, thousands of Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps across Florida. They were expected to hate their captivity and count the days until they could return home.
But something unexpected happened.
When the war ended in 1945 and repatriation ships arrived, many of these prisoners cried. They begged the Americans to let them stay. Some tried to hide. Guards reported prisoners asking, "Can we just stay?"
This is the true story of Sergeant Antonio Bellini and over 1,200 Italian POWs who were sent to Florida as enemies... and refused to leave as anything but Americans.
SOURCES
National Archives POW Records
Clewiston Museum Historical Collection
Florida State Archives
"Prisoners in Paradise: Italian POWs in America" by Fleegler
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⚠️ Note: This narrative is based on historical events and archival sources. Some details have been dramatized for storytelling. For academic research, consult professional historical archives.
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