What did Dunant witness at the Battle of Solferino that deeply touched him?
Heroism of soldiers
Destruction of land
Suffering of wounded soldiers
Tactics of the generals
Answer
At the Battle of Solferino in 1859, Henry Dunant witnessed the suffering of wounded soldiers on the battlefield. He was appalled by the lack of medical care for the wounded and the fact that the soldiers were often left to die in the field. This experience led Dunant to found the Red Cross, an international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing relief to wounded soldiers and civilians in times of war.
A Journey Through Humanity: Unraveling the Legacy of Henry Dunant
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