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Giuseppe Garibaldi: Unification of Italy (Risorgimento)

Giuseppe Garibaldi's lieutenant Nino Bixio suggested a retreat, but Garibaldi shouted back: "Here we either make Italy, or we die."

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giuseppe Garibaldi during the landing of the Thousand at Marsala (details), 11th May 1860, by Gerolamo Induno, 19th century. Image: History Today