Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 4/5/4
Title
Account, 'After Vincigliata', detailing O'Connor's experiences in Italy, Sep-Dec 1943, after the Italian surrender
Date(s)
- 1943 Sep - Dec (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
58pp
Scope and content
After Vincigliata', narrative of events following Italian surrender, including transfer from prison to Camaldoli and then Eremo monastery, and on to Segetheina; journeys to Cattolica and Cervia for (unsucccessful) rendezvous with submarine; escape in Dec by boat from Cattolica, arrival at Termoli and transfer to Bari as guest of Gen Alexander. With details of meeting with Churchill and journey to England. Original and typescript copy. 58pp