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Giuseppe Garibaldi: They were all ready to join, but had no arms, which did not prevent their raising shouts for Italy, Victor Emanuel, and…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
They were all ready to join, but had no arms, which did not prevent their raising shouts for Italy, Victor Emanuel, and Garibaldi.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Describing the enthusiasm of villagers during his campaign, Garibaldi notes their readiness to join the insurrection despite lacking weapons.

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