Italian detainees in Lower Saxony, Germany on 7th September

On September 7th, 2025, a guided tour titled "Italian Prisoners in South Lower Saxony" is scheduled to take place in Göttingen. The tour, starting at 2:30 PM at Godehardstraße 11, will delve into the lives of two specific Italian forced laborers during World War II.

During the tour, visitors will be introduced to these laborers and details of their forced labor activities will be shared. The exhibition "On the Trail of European Forced Labor. South Lower Saxony 1939-1945" will serve as the backdrop for this insightful exploration.

The tour will not only focus on the laborers' experiences during their forced labour but also delve into their lives before deportation, the camps they were housed in, and the dangers they faced. After Mussolini's fall in 1943, many Italian soldiers were declared "Italian Military Internees" (IMI) and tens of thousands of civilians were taken captive.

Post-liberation, the tour will also discuss how these laborers coped with their experiences. While the specific names of the laborers are not mentioned in the available information, their stories will be shared to provide a poignant and personal insight into this tragic period of history.

Admission to the exhibition and tour is free, and visitors can explore the exhibition from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the day of the tour. Donations are appreciated to support the ongoing efforts to preserve and share these important stories.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about a lesser-known aspect of World War II history, shedding light on the experiences of Italian forced laborers in South Lower Saxony. It promises to be an enlightening and emotional journey, providing valuable insights into a dark chapter of history.