letter, From: Lantier, Henri To: His wife in Lagnhet (Alpes-Maritimes) - [field_prison_camp-formatted] September 3, 1943

This camp was situated in Fort de l’Esseillon and was run by the Italians. It was opened in May 1943 and only lasted until September 1943 when the Italians were defeated. Most of the prisoners were members of the French Resistance. Because the number of prisoners was very small (about 350) and because it operated only for a short time, correspondence from this camp is extremely rare and there are only a few letters known. This letter is from a collection of five letters from Henri Lantier to his wife (WWIICCC-1067 to 1071). This letter was sent with a friend who had been set free. No censorship.