Teresa Vergalli
Teresa Vergalli, born in 1927 in Bibbiano, Reggio Emilia, was a courageous young woman who served as a partisan courier during the Italian Resistance. At just 17, she began her involvement in the fight against fascism, using the code name 'Anuska'. She transported messages, weapons, and supplies while evading capture by hiding critical items in her hair and clothing. Her bravery and resourcefulness were vital in facilitating communication and support among partisans during the war.
Born on Dec 01, 1944 (80 years old)
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Teresa Vergalli, a 97-year-old partisan, recounts the extraordinary operation to save Parmigiano cheese from the Nazis.
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Teresa Vergalli was a partisan who served as a courier during the Italian Resistance, starting her activism at the age of 17.
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