THt HISTORY OF THE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP UTAH ASF DEPOT Chapter IV THE ORGANIZATION OF ITALIAN SERVICE UNITS "hen round.-- the announced September came that of so-belligerent, of ing Var the Italian also ena War Hep Acant and her status the status of belligerent-enemy of the Italian oa 7 Prisoners P rst Jt of -ar. assuming leadership proclamation To the officers, as Marshal 14 vecember, warrant officers 1943, of Italy, of policies and lb yenneerspioted pro prising italian war prisoners of the Angle In the the attitude intention to in order te the residue nation. be-~ Lee Prisoners Bagdolio, 1943, surrender of Italy was. unconditional issued this te be ob- con~ new politiceal-nilitary situation, arisen because of and hostile German action towards Italy, it is our proffer the Allies all possible, active collaboration achieve the common objective of ridding our country of of Uerman troops still eccupying a large section of our it is therefore our duty to help the Allies in every possible way, excepting in actual combat. We are to be linked together closely in bellicose activities constituting special services and in work umder the command of officers to be designated. In that in the fight manner you will collaborate efficaciously from now on for our redemption frem the century-old enemy as the very populace in Italy is now doling ——" forces for the liberation * er, , Be. . ASP, é the Anglo-American of the homela: SPX 313, 14 Decenber 1943 “1:7