sunset on the dolomites

Between May 1915 and October 1917 the Dolomites were the stage of one of the most horrific moments in history. In an exhausting war of attrition, the Italian and Austrian Armies fought out First World War battles in these mountains. It's hard to imagine, given the peaceful beauty today.

location Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes, Dolomites, Italy

photographer patrick e connolly

sunset on the dolomites

Between May 1915 and October 1917 the Dolomites were the stage of one of the most horrific moments in history. In an exhausting war of attrition, the Italian and Austrian Armies fought out First World War battles in these mountains. It's hard to imagine, given the peaceful beauty today.

location Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes, Dolomites, Italy

photographer patrick e connolly