Italian Colonel Pietro Gleifeses, the idol of the Italians, commanded the 52nd Regiment of Italian Infantry. This photograph, numbered 111-SC-2699, is a French official document from World War I. Col. Gleifeses, along with his regiment, bravely defended the Upper Piave against a German attack for three days. The photo was taken by a photographer utilizing a RECO (rapid exposure camera) and the description was issued by a French official. Additionally, the notes marked "LI F04%" indicate relevant additional information.

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