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L'entrée de l'Italie dans la Guere, le 24 mai 1915; Trois petits-fils de Garibaldi, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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L'entrée de l'Italie dans la Guere, le 24 mai 1915; Trois petits-fils de Garibaldi, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'L'entree de l'Italie dans la Guere, le 24 mai 1915; Trois petits-fils de Garibaldi venus combattre en France'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Brother Brothers Foreign Legion Garibaldi Giuseppe Giuseppe Garibaldi Grandchild Grandson Legionnaire Sibling Voluntary Volunteer Volunteers Western Front Armed Services Brothers In Arms French Foreign Legion Grandsons Metaphor
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L'Entree de l'Italie dans la Guerre, le 24 mai 1915 - Trois petits-fils de Garibaldi
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(The Entry of Italy into the War, May 24, 1915: Three Grandsons of Garibaldi) is a poignant photograph from the First World War era. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, captures the moment when three grandchildren of the legendary Italian patriot, Giuseppe Garibaldi, joined the French Foreign Legion to fight on the Western Front. Bruno, Giuseppe, and Peppino Garibaldi, and their brother Ricciotti Jr., are depicted here in their military uniforms, standing together with determined expressions on their faces. The photograph serves as a powerful metaphor for the enduring legacy of Garibaldi's revolutionary spirit and the sacrifices made by successive generations in the name of country and brotherhood. The three young men, who were born in the early 1890s, were the grandsons of the iconic Italian leader, who had played a pivotal role in the Italian unification movement in the late 19th century. Their decision to volunteer in the French army during the First World War underscores the deep-rooted sense of international solidarity and the desire to defend the values of freedom and democracy that Garibaldi had championed throughout his life. The photograph, which is devoid of color, adds to its timeless quality and underlines the stark reality of the war that claimed millions of lives between 1914 and 1918. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and their families during this period and the indelible impact of war on the human spirit. The photograph's provenance is unknown, but it remains a testament to the enduring power of family ties and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. The three brothers in arms, standing together in their military uniforms, continue to inspire us with their courage and commitment to a cause greater than themselves.
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