Don't you suspect that that has happened. I think the Italians probably think they are being held captive in Greece by now.
I think the conditions should be harsh, but I am in no way for the kinky sadism that went on at Abu Ghraib, but by the same token, I don't think for one minte that higher ups made them do this. They did this all on their own.
Wonder if Maxi pads are mentioned in the Geneva Convention?