"Well, Italy had been overrun by the War, there had practically been civil war, north and south of the Gothic Line, heavy bombing, the northern industrial cities had been bombed heavily and we had political disorder before 1948"
- Gianni Agnelli
About this Quote
Gianni Agnelli's quote paints a vivid picture of the state of Italy throughout and after World War II. Italy had been overrun by the war, with civil war taking place north and south of the Gothic Line. The northern industrial cities had been heavily bombed, leading to political condition. This quote highlights the terrible results of the war on Italy, and the mayhem that ensued in the after-effects. It likewise acts as a tip of the significance of peace and stability, and the need to work together to prevent such damage from taking place once again. Agnelli's quote is a powerful tip of the importance of working together to guarantee peace and stability worldwide.
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