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Of great strategic importance, Mount Lagazuoi was fortified by the Austrians together with Sasso di Stria and the Italians tried in vain to conquer it with the explosion of a powerful mine. The remains of complex defensive systems dug into the mountain and of restored shelters and trenches are still impressive today. The film clips are taken from the documentaries: Explosive War - The mountain that explodes - The Great War in the Dolomites by Istituto Luce (2006) 1914-1917 The vertical front - The Great War from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Piccolo Lagazuoi by Comitato Cengia Martini-Lagazuoi (2006) Also watch my other videos of the Great War: • The Great War on Mount Piana • The Great War on the Tre Cime di La... • The Great War on the Tofane (Dolomiti... • The Great War on the Cinque Torri -...