“What does this monument mean?” someone asks. Here at the Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre, we remember all who have fallen. This monument stands in Torino as a reminder of sacrifice. It honors those lost in war, in labor, and to violence.
The Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre was erected in 1980. You will find it between Corso Trapani and Via San Paolo. The monument faces the sports facility on Via San Paolo. This is also the home of the National Association of Combatants and Veterans. They are the Monte Sabotino Section.
Look closely at the monument’s design. Notice the rectangular stone prisms. Some lie horizontally, forming a base. Others point vertically toward the center. The highest prism holds a metal star. Four projectiles sit at the installation’s corners. A small lawn with flowers surrounds the Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre.
Each year, a ceremony takes place here. It happens the Sunday before September 8th. Associations of combatants and veterans gather. They remember the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians. This marks the difficult historical turning point of September 8, 1943. The official commemoration occurs at the Cimitero Monumentale on September 8th.
The original plaque bears a simple inscription. It reads “To the fallen of all wars, of work, of violence”. A second plaque was added later. It says “In memory of the dramatic September 8, 1943.” This comes from associations of combatants, veterans, and military internees.
On the side facing Via San Paolo, another inscription exists. It remembers partisans who died in the Liberation Struggle. The ANPI “Dante di Nanni” section installed it. This addition honors those who fought for freedom.
Interestingly, the Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre is absent from Istoreto’s database. This database lists plaques dedicated to Resistance fighters in the city. Papum, the city’s monuments database, provides only brief details about the work.
The Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre serves as a place for reflection. It encourages us to remember the past. It also challenges us to strive for a future. This future is hopefully free from war, violence, and needless sacrifice. Take a moment to reflect on its meaning. Remember those it honors.