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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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This print depicts Peter Cunningham, a young English sailor, in the heat of battle during the Italian Wars of 1860. The scene is set in the Battle of Milazzo, where a battalion composed of North Italians and Palermitans, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Dunne and several other English officers, clashed with Neapolitan forces. In the moment captured in this engraving from the Illustrated London News, Cunningham, driven by courage and determination, asks Colonel Windham to help him scale the seven-foot-high vineyard wall that concealed the Neapolitan riflemen. With a swift heave, Cunningham tumbles over the wall, landing amongst the enemy like a bombshell. The startled Neapolitans scatter in all directions, leaving the English forces with a decisive advantage. This evocative image, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, showcases the intense and chaotic nature of 19th-century warfare. The print offers a glimpse into the lives of the men who fought as mercenaries during this period, risking their lives for pay and the chance to make a name for themselves. The print also highlights the role of the press in documenting and disseminating the events of the time, providing a valuable historical record for future generations. This print, though its creator remains unknown, is a testament to the bravery and tenacity of the men who fought during the Italian Wars of 1860. It is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical accounts and offers a unique perspective on the concept of war and the people who fought in it.
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