Our Commander In Chief recognized the fact that. although Italy. through its king and Mussolini. had declared war upon this Nation. the Italian people were in reality not our enemies. Later Itallans became our cobelligerents and allies. Military government officers and soldiers moved in with the infantry as communes were captured. Sometimes they went in with the leading patrols. It is important that civilians help rather than hinder the advance of our armies. Refugees clogging highways needed by the military have caused defeats on occasion. Combat soldiers must not be Interfered with by hungry civilians clamoring for food. Combat soldiers should not be required to look behind. over their shoulders. fearful that order is not being maintained in the rear areas.
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