Hello everyone, today we'll take you to a cemetery called the Kriegerfriedhof Nasswand / Cimitero di guerra Monte Pianay, located 6 kilometers south of Dobbiaco, heading toward Mt. Cortina. 1,259 soldiers are laid to rest in peace in this cemetery. Typically, in the midst of battle, where there's no other option but to bury the dead at the scene of their deaths, the wounded from Monte Piana were carried five kilometers north.
This location, behind the Sogenti Wall, even the wounded and nurses were protected by Italian artillery. The dead were immediately heard without discrimination, in the vicinity of the Austrian Central Rescue Center. This is how the Monti Piana Military Cemetery was founded in 1915.
According to data, over ten million US soldiers died during World War I. The unique characteristics of the Ao region pose a greater risk of death from avalanches, landslides, freezing temperatures, storms, and other harsh weather conditions than from the enemy.
During 1915, the death toll from the cemetery was a million. From 1915 to 1917, the Austrian medical cemetery, located under the current site of the Aqua Crudadia, was known as Sogenti. Those who died were immediately buried regardless of nationality. Therefore, in 1915, the Sogenti Cemetery was established.
Following the annexation of the Italians, the Italian army organized the grouping of the numerous small cemeteries scattered along the negative line into a few central cemeteries. The relocation took place between 1926 and 1938. The remains of those buried in nearby cemeteries were moved to the Sogenti Military Cemetery.
The cemetery has now been restored by the Fuchs family, who initiated the military cemetery project. Pine saplings were planted and a new footbridge was built. Wreaths and candles are now displayed daily at the funerals of fallen heroes. The military helped dig the paths, brought in gravel, and marked the graves with rope. Heather was planted, crosses and plaques were painted with beautiful varnish, and the ground was decorated with a decorative layer. Assistance was also received from the military department, the German War Studies Association, and the German Youth Association.
This history gives us a sense of peace. Was it a coincidence that we arrived here? This place seemed peaceful, with a stream flowing through it.
After parking, we looked around and saw a bridge over the stream. The sound of water flowing was so clear that we could see the soil and rocks amidst the lush greenery of nature in early August.
Our eyes scanned the quiet cemetery. We climbed the stairs and looked around, and all we saw was a cemetery. It was a peaceful place to honor those brave men, no matter who they were. We still admire the bravery of all our soldiers.
The graves were arranged in a hierarchical order. At the top, there was a place to stand and mourn. We stood silently, but the gravestones had names. They had lived a long, peaceful life amidst nature. This place is fascinating, even though it tells the painful story of loss. We felt the courage.
It's not often I have the opportunity to visit a cemetery. Usually, I see ordinary buildings in the community, but this time, it was an interesting place with an unforgettable history.
And here are some photos of the cemetery's atmosphereKriegerfriedhof Nasswand / Cimitero di guerra Monte Pianay I hope you all enjoy my photos. Thank you for following. Have a nice day.
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