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The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the Citadel of Melazzo - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Long before you come to the coast of Melazzo you see an isolated rock, resembling somewhat that of Gibraltar, before you. On it stands the citadel of Melazzo, occupying an area of half a square mile, and falling off boldly on all sides. At the foot of it, towards the land side, lies the town, occupying about the same area, and also inclosed by substantial walls; both are connected by a narrow strip of land with the main land on the seaside of the castle...it appears that in the main the Neapolitans stood on the defensive, firing from behind walls and all kinds of covers, and were slowly dislodged, the Sicilians losing heavily throughout. The fight lasted for fourteen hours in the heat of the day. Garibaldi's force, which was about 5000 men, had 750 dead and wounded...There was a great deal of hard fighting both on and under the bridge which leads to the neck of the peninsula, and here Captain (now Colonel) Peard, with his men, did good service...The battle of Melazzo took place on the 20th of July, and on the 25th the citadel was evacuated by the Neapolitan troops'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Revolution in Sicily - The English Battalion at the Foot of the Round Tower of the Citadel of Melazzo
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is an evocative image capturing a pivotal moment during the Sicilian Revolution of 1860. The photograph, created from a sketch by an unknown artist for the Illustrated London News, portrays the English Battalion at the base of the imposing round tower of the citadel of Melazzo. The citadel, reminiscent of Gibraltar, stands proudly on an isolated rock, occupying half a square mile and connected to the mainland by a narrow strip. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the Sicilian Revolution, where Neapolitan forces held defensive positions, firing from behind walls and covers. The Sicilians, led by Garibaldi, faced heavy losses, with over 750 dead and wounded. The battle raged for fourteen hours under the scorching sun. The English Battalion, under the command of Captain Peard (later Colonel), played a crucial role in the fight. The bridge leading to the neck of the peninsula was the site of intense combat, where the English soldiers distinguished themselves. The Battle of Melazzo took place on July 20, 1860, and by the 25th, the Neapolitan troops had evacuated the citadel. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the historic struggle for Sicilian independence and the valiant efforts of the English Battalion during the conflict. The citadel of Melazzo, with its towering round tower, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who fought for change. The exact origin of this photograph is unknown, but it provides a captivating visual representation of a significant moment in Sicilian and Italian history. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the revolution and the role of various forces in shaping the future of the region.
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