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WW1 - Italian Front - The Infantry Soldier's Prayer
The Infantry Soldier's Prayer I pray to the God of Victory and Justice to give me a steady arm, an invincible heart and an infallible bayonet: I pray to God to grant me to see the enemy now and forever driven from our lands and seas. Death then, with the cry of Viva l'Italia! Date: circa 1915
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This evocative image captures the intense determination and unwavering spirit of an Italian infantryman during the brutal fighting of the Italian Front in World War I. Dating back to circa 1915, the photograph depicts a soldier in prayer, his gaze fixed on an unseen horizon as he pleads for divine intervention in the raging battle. The caption inscribed on the print reads, "I pray to the God of Victory and Justice to give me a steady arm, an invincible heart and an infallible bayonet: I pray to God to grant me to see the enemy now and forever driven from our lands and seas." The Italian Front, also known as the Isonzo Front, marked a significant period of intense conflict between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces along the border. The battlefields of the Italian Front were characterized by grueling trench warfare, with both sides engaging in relentless attacks and counterattacks. The nighttime scene in this photograph underscores the harsh conditions soldiers faced, as they braved the darkness to launch assaults against the enemy. The soldier's prayer reflects the deep-rooted hope and desire for victory that fueled the Italian army during this time. With the cry of "Viva l'Italia!" (Long live Italy!), he prays for the enemy to be vanquished, and for the safety and security of his homeland. The infantryman's unwavering faith and courage in the face of adversity serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the Great War.
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