It's almost 80 years since the end of World War Two, during which Orkney became home to hundreds of Italian prisoners of war.

Italian Infantry Weapons of WWII Posted: January 13, 2025 | Last updated: January 13, 2025 The distinctive feature of the Italian Army in World War Two was its poor and insufficient armament. Even ...

Sidi Barrani fell on the second day; 20,000 Italian troops were taken prisoner. General Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief Middle East, now withdrew the 4th Indian Division for service in East ...