Things We Never Expected To Learn From The Melting Of An Alpine Glacier

Published on 06/10/2022
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The Conflict Made It All The Way To The Top

When the fighting reached the Alps, it was unsurprising. Soldiers from both sides fought for more than 400 miles over the summits in what has come to be known as the White War. For three years, this went on. The warriors met in one of the most hostile environments in the world.

The Conflict Made It All The Way To The Top

The Conflict Made It All The Way To The Top

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It Was Previously An Alpine Paradise

Mount Scorluzzo was once an Alpine wonderland, but throughout the fight, it was transformed into a violent battleground. Young green soldiers were obliged to ascend the snowy summits with heavy equipment on their backs, rather than mountaineers conquering the hills. This was far from simple.

It Was Previously An Alpine Paradise

It Was Previously An Alpine Paradise

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