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Few Returned: Twentyeight Days On The Russian Front, Winter 19421943 (Volume 1)
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After World War Ii More Than One Hundred Books Appeared That Dealt With The Experience Of The Italian Army In Russia, And Particularly The Terrible Winter Retreat Of 19421943. Few Returned (I Piu' Non Ritornano) Is The Only One Of These That Is Still Regularly Reissued In Italy.Eugenio Corti, Who Was A Twentyoneyearold Second Lieutenant At The Time, Found Himself, Together With 30,000 Italians And A Smaller Contingent Of Germans, Encircled On The Banks Of The River Don By Enemy Forces Who Far Outnumbered Them. To Break Out Of This Encirclement, These Men Undertook A Desperate March Across The Snow, With Constant Engagements And In Temperatures Ranging From 20 To 30 Degrees Fahrenheit. Whereas Supplies Were Airdropped To The Germans, The Predicament Of The Italians Was Far More Difficult: Lacking Gasoline, They Were Compelled To Abandon Their Vehicles And To Proceed Without Heavy Arms, Equipment, Ammunition, Or Provisions. Even The Wounded Had To Be Abandoned, Though It Was Well Known That The Soldiers Of The Red ArmyEnraged By The Brutality Of The German InvasionKilled All The Enemy Wounded Who Fell Into Their Hands. After Twentyeight Days Of Encirclement, Only 4,000 Of The 30,000 Italians Made It Out Of The Pocket.Why Is It That Corti'S Book, Which Was First Published In 1947, Continues After Fifty Years To Be Reprinted In Italy? Because, As Mario Apollonio Of The University Of Milan Said, When The Book First Appeared: It Is A Chronicle . . . But It Is Much More Than That: Behind The Physical Reality, There Is The Truth About Man At His Most Tragic Hour. Apollonio Adds: The Power Of The Writing Immediately Transforms The Document Into Drama; The Result Is A Novelpoemdramahistory. The Philosopher Benedetto Croce Found In Corti'S Book The Not Infrequent Gleam Of Human Goodness And Nobility. Few Returned Is A Classic Of War Literature That Succeeds In Bringing Home The Full Hatefulness Of War.Eugenio Corti Began Writing His Diary At A Military Hospital Immediately After Being Repatriated From The Russian Front. When In September 1943 Italy Found Itself Cut In Two By The Armistice, Corti, Loyal To His Officer'S Oath, Joined Up With What Remained Of The Italian Army In The South And With Those Few Troops Participated In Driving The Germans Off Italian Soil, Fighting At The Side Of The British Eighth And The American Fifth Armies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Few Returned: Twenty-eight Days on the Russian Front'? A: The main theme of 'Few Returned' is the harrowing experience of the Italian army during the winter retreat of 1942-1943 in Russia, highlighting the struggles, bravery, and tragic losses faced by soldiers.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author, Eugenio Corti, was a twenty-one-year-old second lieutenant during World War II. His firsthand experiences during the encirclement at the River Don provide a unique perspective on the events he chronicles.
- Q: How many pages is the book and what is its binding type? A: The book has 272 pages and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Few Returned' first published? A: The book was first published in 1947 and has been regularly reissued in Italy since then.
- Q: What makes 'Few Returned' a significant work in war literature? A: It is considered a classic of war literature due to its profound exploration of the human condition during wartime and its unique blend of narrative styles, including elements of chronicle, drama, and history.
- Q: What are the circumstances surrounding the Italian troops' retreat in the book? A: The Italian troops were encircled by enemy forces on the banks of the River Don and undertook a desperate march across harsh winter conditions, facing severe shortages of supplies and equipment.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in historical accounts of World War II? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for readers interested in historical accounts, particularly those focusing on the Italian military experience during World War II.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'Few Returned' received from readers? A: Readers have praised 'Few Returned' for its powerful writing, emotional depth, and its ability to convey the harsh realities of war, often describing it as a compelling and moving account.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The current available edition is the 2nd printing of 'Few Returned'.
- Q: How does this book compare to other works on the Italian army in Russia? A: Unlike many other books on the topic, 'Few Returned' remains in print and continues to resonate with readers, offering a distinctive narrative that combines personal experience with broader historical context.