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Review of the British-Italian Legion, at Novara, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Review of the British-Italian Legion, at Novara, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Review of the British-Italian Legion, at Novara, 1856. This highly-efficient force is now composed of four regiments, each numbering one thousand and seventy strong; the entire nearly equipped, and fit for any service...The men are a remarkably fine body...averaging a standard of five feet eight inches. They are tractable and well disciplined, and consist of Piedmontese, Sardinians, Lombards, and men from Savoy, Parma, Modena, &c...Great praise is due to Sir James Hudson K.C.B. the British Minister at Turin, for originating the idea of the formation of the Legion, which may be augmented to an incredible extent, and in an extraordinarily short time, if required.... In the foreground is Sir James; Lieut.-Colonel Read, charged with the formation of the Legion; Lieut-Colonel Burnaby, performing the duties of Quartermaster-General; Lieuts.-Colonel Grant, De Horsey, Sir Coutts Lindsay... From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, titled "Review of the British-Italian Legion, at Novara, 1856," showcases an impressive military formation during the Italian Unification period. The British-Italian Legion, established in 1854, was a volunteer force made up of Italian and British soldiers, with the intention of aiding the Kingdom of Sardinia in its struggle against the Austrian Empire. The Legion, which is depicted in this image, consisted of four regiments, each numbering one thousand and seventy men. These soldiers, a remarkably fine body, were an average height of five feet eight inches, and hailed from various Italian states, including Piedmont, Sardinia, Lombardy, and regions under the rule of Parma and Modena. The formation of the British-Italian Legion was the brainchild of Sir James Hudson, the British Minister at Turin. Sir James' vision was to create a highly-efficient force that could be rapidly expanded if needed. The men were described as being tractable and well-disciplined, a testament to the effective leadership and training they received. In this photograph, Sir James Hudson can be seen in the foreground, surrounded by key personnel involved in the Legion's formation. These individuals include Lieutenant-Colonel Read, who was in charge of the Legion's creation, Lieutenant-Colonel Burnaby, who served as Quartermaster-General, and Lieutenants-Colonel Grant and De Horsey, as well as Sir Coutts Lindsay. This image, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, offers a unique glimpse into the history of the British-Italian Legion and the pivotal role it played during the Italian Unification process.
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