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Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo, which the Bersaglieri had to climb, from August 19 to 24, 1917; at the top, the ruins of a convent, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Adversity August Battles Of The Isonzo Chushu Convent Eighth Month Hilltop Isonzo Front Italian Army Italian Front Lalbum De La Guerre Lillustration Month Mountainside Nunnery Sandbag Sandbags Slovene Slovenia Slovenian Armed Services Bersaglieri
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This evocative photograph captures the Italian Offensive of Isonzo, specifically the western slopes of Monte Santo, during the eighth month of the year 1917. The Bersaglieri, an elite infantry unit of the Italian Army, are depicted climbing the rugged terrain, their determined expressions etched onto their faces as they ascend towards the top. The hillside, dotted with sandbags for fortification, leads to the ruins of a convent, its once tranquil grounds now a battlefield scarred by the realities of war. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the Isonzo Front, a significant theater of the First World War, located in the present-day border region between Italy and Slovenia, Europe. The mountainside, known as Monte Santo or Sveta Gora in Slovenian, is a challenging geographical feature that presented adversity for both sides during the battles of the Isonzo. This photograph is an excerpt from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2," published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the armed forces during this historic period, a time when the world was forever changed. The image, with its stark contrasts of white and black, invites contemplation and reflection on the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
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