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Fading Memory of World War I and "La Leggenda del Piave"
A letter exchange discussing the significance of the song "La Leggenda del Piave" and the fading memory of World War I in Italy.
Italian
Italy
EntertainmentLifestyleItalyHistoryMusicMemoryWorld War I
Italian ArmyAustrian Army
Mario (Giovanni Ermete Gaeta)Raffaele PisaniAldo
- Who wrote "La Leggenda del Piave" and when was it written?
- The song "La Leggenda del Piave" was written in 1918 by Mario (Giovanni Ermete Gaeta) to inspire Italian soldiers during World War I.
- What is the author's main objective in conveying this message?
- The author emphasizes the importance of conveying information about the war to future generations, at least if conveying emotion isn't feasible.
- What is the significance of the song to the author's student, and why?
- The author's student recalls the emotional impact of the song, connecting it to the hope and eventual victory in the war.
- What controversy or denial related to World War I does the author address?
- The author contends that the victory of the war is being unjustly denied by some, particularly online, with claims that the Battle of Vittorio Veneto never happened.
- Why is the memory of World War I fading, and what contributes to this decline?
- The letter discusses the fading memory of World War I, attributing it to the deaths of those who fought and their descendants, and the lack of interest in learning about the war among younger generations.