He is best known for his involvement in the Syrian Civil War, where he fought with the People's Protection Units (YPG) against the Islamic State.

He authored the book *Il combattente*, a memoir detailing his experiences in the war, which was published by Bur Rizzoli.

[1] Franceschi's combat experience includes participating in the Siege of Kobanê and serving as a commander in the Battle of Raqqa (2017).

Franceschi led the brigade in key operations during the city's siege, contributing to the liberation of strategic sectors of Raqqa and fighting on the front lines against ISIS forces.

[6] During these operations, Franceschi led his team through a series of intense clashes, utilizing his linguistic and military skills to coordinate the brigade’s actions with Kurdish command and ensure communication between the international fighters and local forces.