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Peter Cunningham, of the English Battalion, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Peter Cunningham, of the English Battalion, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Peter Cunningham, of the English Battalion, 1860. British military fighting in Italy, as part of a...battalion composed of North Italians and Palermitans...under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Dunne and several other English officers...Peter Cunningham, a young English sailor...asked Colonel Windham to pitch him over the vineyard-wall behind which the Neapolitan riflemen were intrenched. The wall was seven feet in height, and he fell amongst the enemy like a bombshell, and with nearly the same effect, for they scampered off right and left, startled at seeing the youngster come plump amongst them'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Battle Of Melazzo Battle Of Milazzo Mercenaries Mercenary Revolutionary Royal Navy Sailor Sailors Naval Warfare
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This print depicts Peter Cunningham, a young English sailor turned mercenary, in the midst of the Battle of Milazzo during the Italian Wars of 1860. The image was published in the Illustrated London News, a prominent British newspaper of the time, and offers a glimpse into the intense and chaotic scene of the conflict. The Battle of Milazzo took place in Sicily, Italy, and saw the engagement of a battalion composed of North Italians and Palermitans, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Dunne and several other English officers. Cunningham, a sailor in the Royal Navy, defied orders and asked Colonel Windham to help him scale the seven-foot-high vineyard wall that separated the English forces from the Neapolitan riflemen. With a daring leap, Cunningham plunged into the enemy ranks, surprising and scattering them like a bombshell. This engraved print, from the esteemed archives of the Illustrated London News, beautifully captures the spirit of the revolutionary era and the bravery of the men who fought in it. The image is a testament to the concept of mercenaries, who, like Cunningham, left their traditional professions to join the ranks of the military for various reasons. The print also highlights the role of the press in documenting and disseminating news and information, as well as the significance of the 19th century as a period of intense social, political, and artistic change. The print's creator remains unknown, but the image itself is a valuable addition to any collection of historical art, military history, or illustrations from the Victorian era. Its monochromatic palette and intricate details make it a standout piece, evoking the grit and determination of the men who fought in the Battle of Milazzo and the broader context of the Italian Wars of 1860.
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