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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “The cruelties practised by Austrians in Italy will be disgraceful to the memory of their government, its officers and…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
The cruelties practised by Austrians in Italy will be disgraceful to the memory of their government, its officers and soldiers.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Garibaldi condemns the atrocities committed by Austrian forces in Italy, asserting that such actions will forever tarnish their reputation.

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