Redipuglia: i ragazzi della Grande Guerra

“Present!” is the word that echoes through the War Memorial of Redipuglia. This documentary tells the true stories of the Ragazzi del ’99—young Italian soldiers who died during the First World War. Through their personal diaries, preserved at the National Diary Archive in Pieve Santo Stefano, we rediscover the voices, faces, and thoughts of a group of boys born in 1899, sent to fight on the Isonzo Front. The twelve Battles of the Isonzo, fought between 1915 and 1917, profoundly shaped Italian history and sealed the fate of thousands of young soldiers. Today, those boys rest at the Redipuglia Military Memorial. During the roll call of the fallen, for every name spoken there is only one response: Present. This documentary is a journey into memory, history, and the humanity of a generation shattered by war. If you appreciate historical documentaries, consider subscribing to the channel and watching the other videos dedicated to the First World War and Italian history.