WW2 Italian The Vatican Pimpernel Monsignor Who Saved 6500 Lives Used Softcover Reference Book

**WW2 Italian The Vatican Pimpernel Monsignor Who Saved 6500 Lives Used Softcover Reference Book** This used softcover reference book examines the actions of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a senior official in the Vatican during World War II. Commonly referred to as the “Vatican Pimpernel,” O’Flaherty played a significant role in rescuing approximately 6,500 Allied soldiers and Jews from Nazi persecution and imprisonment in Italian-occupied territories. The book provides a detailed account of his methods, the networks he established, and his interactions with both church officials and members of the Resistance. It also addresses the broader historical context of the Vatican’s position and actions during the conflict. Illustrations, documents, and case studies included in the text support an in-depth review of O’Flaherty’s humanitarian efforts. This volume serves as a reference for those studying World War II history, resistance movements, and ecclesiastical involvement in wartime rescue operations.  Total of 212 pages.