This month will be celebrated the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War in the Dolomites. Recurrence apart, i think this one is an interesting topic and these places full of remains certainly deserve a visit.
Thank you very much for visiting!
...for the incoming centenary of the Great War! About bibliography I only suggest to correct two names: they are Antonella Fornari and Luciano Viazzi, two friends well known in WW1 historical research.
And compliments for your summitpost contributions and climbing activity.
Ciao
Luca
...but, as I have often thought when visiting the Dolomites, how incredibly sad that man can wage war in so beautiful a place. And such a destructive war also, with tens of thousands slaughtered - and I understand more killed by avalanches (many deliberately released) than by bullets and cannon-shells.
best wishes, Mark
I agree, it was a real desecration of the peace of the summits ... I am convinced, however, that people today, at least in most civilized countries, are more sensitive to the environment and something like this could not happen again...I hope so, at least.
Thanks and best things, Alberto
I've been in the Dolomites myself and regret not reading this article beforehand. I know it's a dark part of history, but still, seeing the ruins of the WWI hospital high up in the mountains gives me quite a specific thrill.
WWI on the Dolomites had been the "dark side of the moon"...Anyhow, a century has passed and the wounds on the territory and in the souls are now healed. The remains still in the area are a piece of history and an interesting source of meditation for all of us
I tried to do my best to delineate in a clear and concise way and not too specialized or too boring for the reader a topic actually much complex and about which many words were written.
I thank you for having enjoyed my written!
Best wishes, Alberto
Pajahoral - May 1, 2015 11:47 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks!Thanks for remembering the WWI in the Dolomites. I'm interested in these places and visit them too...
Alberto Rampini - May 4, 2015 3:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks!This month will be celebrated the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War in the Dolomites. Recurrence apart, i think this one is an interesting topic and these places full of remains certainly deserve a visit.
Thank you very much for visiting!
lucabertollo - May 6, 2015 3:33 am - Voted 10/10
Well done......for the incoming centenary of the Great War! About bibliography I only suggest to correct two names: they are Antonella Fornari and Luciano Viazzi, two friends well known in WW1 historical research.
And compliments for your summitpost contributions and climbing activity.
Ciao
Luca
Alberto Rampini - May 7, 2015 1:43 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Well done...Glad for your appreciation! Moreover thank you for noticing these corrections to be done. Many wishes also to you for your climbs!
Ciao. Alberto
Vid Pogachnik - May 7, 2015 4:57 am - Voted 10/10
Good overview!Will you attach this article to the Dolomites page?
Alberto Rampini - May 7, 2015 1:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good overview!Thanks, Vid! Yes, i'm going to attach it.
markhallam - May 15, 2015 12:41 am - Voted 10/10
Great piece of history......but, as I have often thought when visiting the Dolomites, how incredibly sad that man can wage war in so beautiful a place. And such a destructive war also, with tens of thousands slaughtered - and I understand more killed by avalanches (many deliberately released) than by bullets and cannon-shells.
best wishes, Mark
Alberto Rampini - May 16, 2015 6:12 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great piece of history...I agree, it was a real desecration of the peace of the summits ... I am convinced, however, that people today, at least in most civilized countries, are more sensitive to the environment and something like this could not happen again...I hope so, at least.
Thanks and best things, Alberto
Abney - May 20, 2015 4:33 am - Hasn't voted
High HistoryI've been in the Dolomites myself and regret not reading this article beforehand. I know it's a dark part of history, but still, seeing the ruins of the WWI hospital high up in the mountains gives me quite a specific thrill.
Alberto Rampini - May 20, 2015 12:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: High HistoryWWI on the Dolomites had been the "dark side of the moon"...Anyhow, a century has passed and the wounds on the territory and in the souls are now healed. The remains still in the area are a piece of history and an interesting source of meditation for all of us
Marmaduke - May 25, 2015 5:05 am - Voted 10/10
Great InfoReally a nice article Alberto, very interesting and enjoyed your writing.
Alberto Rampini - May 25, 2015 12:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great InfoI tried to do my best to delineate in a clear and concise way and not too specialized or too boring for the reader a topic actually much complex and about which many words were written.
I thank you for having enjoyed my written!
Best wishes, Alberto
Motus - May 29, 2015 1:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Open MuseumI've actually visited the open "ski-museum" this January, dedicated to the WW1 in Dolomites. So called "Grande Guerra ski tour" in Alta Badia.
It's a whole day skiing program where you visit all the fortresses and leftover artillery pieces. Pretty interesting ride.
I have few photos, and I'm willing to share.
Alberto Rampini - May 29, 2015 3:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Open MuseumInteresting tour, indeed! Your photos are welcome, i'm waiting for those. If you want, you can attach the images to this article!