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Former Partisan Resistance Fighter Discusses Helping The Allies In Italy During World War Two
December 05, 2023
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In today's episode, we unravel the riveting narrative of Margherita Bertola Fray, one of the last surviving heroes of the Italian Resistance during World War II.
Margherita grew up in Turin, immersed in a fiercely anti-Fascist family. The sacrifices and hardships her family endured due to their unwavering opposition.
Answering the Call of the "Resistenza": Margherita transformed into a partisan, joining the Garibaldi Brigade to resist foreign aggressors. The harrowing experiences of bombings, executions, and the brutalities of war faced by all Italians.
Triumph Amidst Struggle: Margherita's daring missions and selfless acts for the underground fighters. The emotional toll of witnessing horrors and the indomitable spirit that carried her through.
Love Across Continents: Margherita's journey to America as a War Bride in 1946, marrying a man she barely knew. Early struggles as a young woman and mother in a foreign land, navigating challenges with resilience.
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Margherita grew up in Turin, immersed in a fiercely anti-Fascist family. The sacrifices and hardships her family endured due to their unwavering opposition.
Answering the Call of the "Resistenza": Margherita transformed into a partisan, joining the Garibaldi Brigade to resist foreign aggressors. The harrowing experiences of bombings, executions, and the brutalities of war faced by all Italians.
Triumph Amidst Struggle: Margherita's daring missions and selfless acts for the underground fighters. The emotional toll of witnessing horrors and the indomitable spirit that carried her through.
Love Across Continents: Margherita's journey to America as a War Bride in 1946, marrying a man she barely knew. Early struggles as a young woman and mother in a foreign land, navigating challenges with resilience.
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His fascination with history is in the story of our existence and how it is told. Keeping the tradition of storytelling alive in Eyewitness History is what drives him.
He has written for a number of reputable publications.
His fascination with history is in the story of our existence and how it is told. Keeping the tradition of storytelling alive in Eyewitness History is what drives him.
