A Detailed Map of the Gorizia Sector where multiple Battles of the Isonzo took place during World War I.

The difficult terrain is depicted with the inclusion of the many mountains, significant peaks,
creeks and the Isonzo River complicating their journey.

"Suddenly for reasons yet unknown, the fanti* stood off the enemy attacks in the mountains
as well as on the river. Most had never seen snow or ice, but fought like wounded tigers halting the enemy."

*Italian term for infantry

– excerpt from Futility Ending in Disaster with Final Victory

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