Alpini songs

The first Alpini units were formed in 1872 by recruiting soldiers among the inhabitants of the valleys of Italy’s northern mountain regions.

During World War I the Alpinis saw heavy combat all over the alpine arch.

The war has become known as the "War in snow and ice", as most of the 600 km frontline ran through the highest mountains and glaciers of the Alps and every position was occupied around the whole year.

During this time many songs originated within the Alpini corps that tell of the hardships and brutality of this conflict.

After World War I former members (called: "Veci") founded choirs in their hometowns and offered thus the Italian people a glimpse into the hardships of the "War in Snow and Ice".