"In times like these, when the challenge is not to face combat but to hide away from the face of death, everyone feels alone in the looming silence." P. 110

"Forgive me, my Alpini. I should kneel in front of your pain, your suffering, your sacrifice. Soldiers do not lose battles. It is us, the leaders, leaders of no importance and those higher up. But we who are "small" have been with you, have suffered with you, have weighed your sorrows and have seen you blood flood large patches of mud and snow. Therefore we understand you." P. 215

"The 3rd Alpine Division "Julia": a long unspeakable suffering endured by simple, strong men with dignity and pride." P.5