Verás que um filho teu não foge à luta

“Verás que um filho teu não foge à luta” – You’ll see that a son of yours does not run from the fight – is the work of the journalists Isabela Mendes and Natália Pirola, with photos of Moises Schini, and it tells the stories and memories of three Brazilian soldiers who fought in Italy during the WWII.

Mr. José Marino in 2013 and 1943.

Mr. José Marino in his house in Araraquara/SP Brazil, surrounded by memories of his family and the war.

Mr. José Marino shows the medals he earned during the time he served as a marksman in the Italy’s front line.

Mr. Antonio da Motta in 2013 and 1943.

Mr. Antonio da Motta shows a framed picture of Brazilian soldiers gathered in Rio de Janeiro in September 18th, 1945 after the return from Italy. He is among the crowd and he keeps the photo in a wall in his house.

Mr. Antonio da Motta showing his dog tags.

Mr. Orlando Pires 2013 and 1943.

Mr. Orlando Pires during the interview for the book “Verás Que Um Filho Teu Não Foge À Luta”.

Mr. Orlando Pires during the interview for the book “Verás Que Um Filho Teu Não Foge À Luta”.

The “Smoking Snake”, the symbol of the Força Expedicionária Brasileira FEB (Brazilian Expeditionary Force).