How did Giuseppe Garibaldi support France during the Franco-German War?

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Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi wearing a beret and cloak, with a full beard and mustache, looking toward the camera. — Giuseppe Garibaldi Giuseppe Garibaldi, c. 1860–82.

During the Franco-German War of 1870–1871, Giuseppe Garibaldi assisted the French Republic in its conflict against Prussia. Despite his earlier history of conflict with French forces during the defense of Rome, he led a campaign to support the French cause, where he distinguished himself on a small scale. Following his service, he was elected as a member of the French National Assembly at Bordeaux.1