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Giuseppe Garibaldi: Young men who have sworn to be faithful to Italy and to the chief who will lead you to victory, lay not down your arms…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Young men who have sworn to be faithful to Italy and to the chief who will lead you to victory, lay not down your arms; remain firm at your post—continue your exercises—persevere in the soldier's discipline.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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He issued a call to young soldiers, urging them to maintain their military discipline and readiness for the ongoing fight for Italy.

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