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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Every heart seemed to feel the palpitation of war, and the confidence of victory.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Every heart seemed to feel the palpitation of war, and the confidence of victory.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Describing the atmosphere among his troops before an engagement, he notes their shared anticipation and belief in success.

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