02.12.2024 - Bella Ciao Partigiana Iole Mancini - In Memory Of WWII Italian Partizan (112 images)
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![Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1. 2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.). <br />
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Links:<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000oPp7L6emxHU/t/200/I0000oPp7L6emxHU.jpg)
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![Fabrizio De Sanctis, Andrea Catarci & Iole Mancini.<br />
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Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1. 2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.). <br />
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Links:<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000sDvQ1E85io4/t/200/I0000sDvQ1E85io4.jpg)
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![Fabrizio De Sanctis, Andrea Catarci & Iole Mancini.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1. 2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
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Links:<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I00007XYQNQZoN.0/t/200/I00007XYQNQZoN.0.jpg)
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![Fabrizio De Sanctis, Andrea Catarci & Iole Mancini.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1. 2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
<br />
Links:<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000mEvNh8bxfT8/t/200/I0000mEvNh8bxfT8.jpg)
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![Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
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Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
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1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000K_Yv_oM1t54/t/200/I0000K_Yv_oM1t54.jpg)
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![Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000B_C8MAES8sg/t/200/I0000B_C8MAES8sg.jpg)
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![Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I00005AnBrb9qQOg/t/200/I00005AnBrb9qQOg.jpg)
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![Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I00009z0VIMKZZCU/t/200/I00009z0VIMKZZCU.jpg)
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![Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
<br />
Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (2.).<br />
<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura<br />
2. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkiria_Terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000OyYBPNl0ADY/t/200/I0000OyYBPNl0ADY.jpg)
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![Grazie Signora Iole, Grazie.<br />
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Partizan Iole Mancini, Member of the Italian Resistance in WWII.<br />
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Rome, Italy. 07th July, 2023. Today, a farewell ceremony was held at Campidoglio, Rome's City Hall, to remember and commemorate the first Italian female Partizan Commander in the Resistance to nazi-fascism, Walkiria Terradura Vagnarelli, battle name: Walkiria.<br />
«[…] Walkiria followed her father as a fighter member of to the fifth battalion, called the "Panichi" group from the name of its commander, Samuele Panichi. Walkiria was appointed by her "Compagni" at the head of a squad which took the name of Settebello, made up of six men, and distinguished herself in numerous actions which at the end of the war earned her the decoration for military valor […]. During her activity as a partisan she specialized in undermining and blowing up bridges to impede the advance and then contrast the retreat of the nazi army, together with Valentino Guerra, former engineer of the dissolved Italian army. For this activity, the nazis issued eight arrest warrants against her, but never managed to capture her […]» (1.2.).<br />
Silver Medal for Military Valor<br />
«Terradura Vagnarelli Walkiria, A woman gifted with a generous soul, she entered, despite her young age, the partisan formations of her area [Umbria - Marche], bringing enthusiasm and faith. In long months of struggle she participated in numerous actions against the heavily armed enemy, highlighting uncommon qualities of courage and initiative. After having succeeded with the team she commanded in blowing up a road bridge, realizing the arrival of an opposing unit, regardless of the disproportion of forces, she attacked with hand grenades, by surprise, with only one of her soldiers, the adversary, inflicting losses, putting them on the run and also recovering abandoned vehicles and weapons. A good example of determination, courage and high patriotic spirit"» (1.).<br />
<br />
1. https://www.anpi.it/biografia/walkiria-terradura](https://www.lucaneve.com/img-get/I0000aJLYCJLe7gM/t/200/I0000aJLYCJLe7gM.jpg)
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