24/05/2015 - To commemorate the sacrifice of the fallen, the nation stopped today at 15.00 with a minute of silence observed by the institutions, civil society and the world of sport. A silence punctuated with a volley of honor fired by the military in 24 cities, in all regions.

In Rome, from Piazzale del Gianicolo, an artillery battery in historical uniform from the 1st World War greeted the anniversary of the beginning of the Great War with a salvo of 4 shots.

The military 16s employed and the four howitzers from 105 / 14 are in force at the Regimental Regiment of the artillery Command stationed in Bracciano.

Source: Army Press Office