Hidden in Plain Sight: WWII, Mussolini, and the Plight of Internment Camps in Southern Italy

by Carmine Vittoria

Have you ever wondered what life was like for those caught in the crossfire of warring armies during WWII?



Step back in time to Southern Italy during WWII and discover the hidden secrets that have been buried for decades. In "Hidden in Plain Sight," physicist and historian Carmine Vittoria weaves a gripping tale of survival and resilience, shining a light on the plight of Jewish internees and townspeople caught in the crossfire of warring armies.



Through his vivid storytelling, Vittoria transports readers to a time and place where survival was uncertain, and every day brought new challenges. Despite the turmoil and chaos of war, a special kind of empathetic connection emerged between these two communities. Their lives became entangled in unexpected ways, forging a more realistic and humane view of history in these small towns of Southern Italy.



"Hidden in Plain Sight" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fact/fiction that is both informative and engaging. Vittoria's unique academic background and being there adds a layer of depth, feeling, and authenticity to the story that will leave readers captivated from start to finish.



"Hidden in Plain Sight" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fact/fiction that is both informative and engaging. In short, it is about life itself at the most perilous time in history never told before. Don't miss out on this incredible journey back in time.



Order your copy of "Hidden in Plain Sight" today and discover the dark secrets that have been hidden for decades.



About the Carmine Vittoria received his Ph.D. in applied quantum physics from Yale University in 1970. He is currently a professor at Northeastern University, where he has established a world-class research laboratory in the development of new microwave films deposited at the atomic scale. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and IEEE.

388 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2023

Reviews

[Bonnye Reed]

Complimentary electronic copy from Charles Levin

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hidden in Plain Sight is by Carmine Vittoria. This is an unusual and complex book which takes us into the towns in the mountains of Southern Italy and shows how the average person survived the war when caught in the middle of the fight. It shows the difference between Italian camps and Germans belief. It is fascinating; but difficult to get into it. I had to read it in intervals to understand and make the needed connections.

[patricia sendelbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a lifelong learner this book blew me out of the water. I didn't know anything about these Italian internment camps. It must have taken a tremendous amount of research to write this book. I now have a greater compassion for the Italian soldiers who never came home. How resilient the Italians are is amazing. Thank you Ms. Vittoria for bringing this unknown part of WWII history to me

[Francine Apollo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This topic is not widely covered, that I am aware of so this book was of interest to me. The book has technical issues, repetition and would have benefited from a good editor. The author, however, is a great storyteller and he brings to light the plight of Southern Italy during WWII. I learned a lot.

[Joan Buell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really needs a good editor...missing words, wrong words repitition. Some interesting content, but had to work very hard to get it.

[Irene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting subject matter, difficult to follow.

While the subject matter of this book was interesting,I had a very hard time following the story line to the end.