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."

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