The Isonzo front was characterized by brutal mountain warfare and high attrition rates. The "Isonzo on the web" initiative aims to:
: Combat the "forgotten" status of the Italian Front compared to the Western Front. Isonzo on the web
: A primary feature of the project is a searchable index of soldiers who died during the twelve battles fought along the Isonzo River. It often includes names, ranks, units, and burial locations. The Isonzo front was characterized by brutal mountain
: Help families locate the final resting places of ancestors buried in military ossuaries like Redipuglia or Oslavia. Isonzo on the web
: Provide primary source materials for schools and historians studying alpine warfare tactics.
