Historical research
We study the camp, cemetery and sources that return a name to history.
Association for the Memory of Milovice
Memory becomes commitment.
A.R.Mi. brings together historical research, care for the site and cooperation between Italy and the Czech Republic.
A cultural and commemorative association, without political aims, created to keep alive the memory of the fallen and the Milovice prisoner-of-war camp.
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What we do
Research, care, connection
Public memory
We support ceremonies, visits, publications and initiatives for new generations.
Cooperation
We work with institutions, museums, associations and families in Italy and the Czech Republic.
Documents and testimony
We collect photographs, letters and memories to enrich the memorial archive.
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Organisation
A voluntary structure open to collaboration
The association is led by a President, Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and a governing committee. The General Assembly is its highest body.
President
Svetozár Plesník
Honorary president
Giuseppe Filippo Imbalzano
Secretary
Šárka Sládková
Vice-Presidents
František Tyl
Václav Pisinger
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News and activities
A living memory
A day of remembrance in Milovice
The commemoration at the international military cemetery brings together A.R.Mi., Czech institutions and Italian representatives.
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From Caporetto to Mladá: Foggia remembers the fallen
In Foggia, a wreath at the War Memorial and a public meeting remembered the soldiers who died in captivity at Milovice; certificates were presented to their descendants.
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The Italian Military Cemetery of Milovice
A history of the camp and cemetery, accompanied by photographs and drawings made by students at Juventa School.
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Honour
The Cross of Memory
A recognition for members and non-members, citizens, institutions and people who distinguish themselves in promoting military history, memory and cooperation with the Army of the Czech Republic.
The official register will be updated with names, years and reasons for each award.
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Recipients of the Cross
Recipients of the Cross
The register lists the names and medal numbers currently available in A.R.Mi. records. Award citations will be added when they become available.