Between bombs and good intentions; contents; foreword; preface; introduction; 1. switzerland, the icrc and the red cross movement at the time of the italo-ethiopian war; 2. an african solferino: the emergency medical relief operation in ethiopia; 3. red cross work challenged: the respect of the emblem; 4. the heart of the matter: ensuring the protection of the emblem; 5. prisoners of war: propaganda prevails over reality; 6. 'rain that kills': the icrc and fascist italy's chemical warfare; summary and conclusion; appendices; bibliography; index