I'm sorry, but the question you provided seems to be incomplete or misplaced. It appears to be asking for an analysis of a specific excerpt from a speech related to the performance of Italians in a war. To provide a clear and concise answer, it would be helpful to have the actual excerpt or context from the speech you are referring to. If you can provide more specific details or clarify the question further, I'll be happy to assist you in analyzing the effectiveness of the excerpt and how it functions within the speech as a whole.
