The Climate Was Extremely Harsh
The Stelvio National Park historian Stefano Morosini told CNN in May that soldiers had to battle not just the hostile environment, such as blizzards and avalanches, but also each other. Occasionally, the temperature dropped to -40° Fahrenheit or below. Snowstorms raged over the landscape as the guys made their way to the summit.
The Climate Was Extremely Harsh
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Sending Things Up There Isn’t Easy
It was difficult for governments to supply food and supplies to all of the soldiers on the front lines. The men were frigid and hungry, but they had no choice but to fight for their lives. Furthermore, analysts believe that the atmosphere up there killed more troops than in any other fight during the conflict.
Sending Things Up There Isn’t Easy
