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Handley, William (1920-1994): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H192

Scope and Contents

PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II Handley recalls his experiences in North Africa during WWII, including combat near Algiers, capture at the Battle of Kassarine Pass, conditions during his internment at seven prisoner of war camps in North Africa, Italy, and Germany, farm work detail, forced march to Stalag IIA, liberation, and the lasting effects of his internment. Also mentions the Red Cross and prisoners' relationship with German captors and civilians.

1 tape, 90 mins., 49 pp. Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1988 OPEN See collateral file: interviewer's notes, photocopies of selective service documents, maps and photographs of the war in North Africa, photos of Handley and other soldiers, and a draft of a book on life in a Japanese prison camp.

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3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,2311

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