Home > Historic > World War I and II > Soldiers
Hauling Italian Artillery in Trentino
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hauling Italian Artillery in Trentino
In the province of Trentino, on the border between Austria-Hungary and Italy, a heavy Italian mortar is hauled into position up a mountain slope. A specially constructed track is used to make the task easier, but the job of pulling and pushing the mortar up the slope is down to the soldiers themselves. Date: 1915
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14168789
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Artillery Austria Fortunino Hauling Hungary Matania Mortar Piece Slope Tracks Trentino
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> Austria
> Related Images
> Europe
> Hungary
> Related Images
> Europe
> Italy
> Related Images
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Soldiers
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the rugged terrain of the Trentino province, on the Italian-Austro-Hungarian border during World War I, Italian troops laboriously haul a heavy mortar up a steep mountain slope. The year is 1915, and the scene is one of intense determination and grit as the soldiers work together to bring the artillery piece into position. The Italian army faced significant challenges in the mountainous regions of Trentino, where the steep terrain made transportation of heavy artillery a daunting task. To facilitate the movement of artillery, the Italians constructed special tracks and utilized the strength of their troops to pull and push the mortar up the slope. In this poignant image, we see the soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, working in unison to accomplish the arduous task at hand. Their faces are etched with concentration and effort, as they strain to move the massive mortar inch by inch up the mountain. The mortar, with its intricate details and large barrel, dominates the scene, a testament to the military might of the Italian forces. This photograph, taken by renowned Italian photographer Fortunino Matania, captures the raw power and resilience of the Italian soldiers during the First World War. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought in the war, and the challenges they faced in the harsh and unforgiving terrain of the Trentino province.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
