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Giuseppe Garibaldi: Our cavalry performed wonders that day, considering their inferiority.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Our cavalry performed wonders that day, considering their inferiority.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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From his autobiography, Garibaldi praises his cavalry's performance in a battle, noting their exceptional skill despite being outnumbered.

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