Alpine Warriors
Book description
Although Yugoslavia managed to avoid becoming involved in WWII until 1941, German armies invaded in April of that year and the Yugoslavian defense collapsed in less than two weeks. The state of Slovenia was split up amongst Germany, Hungary and Italy. Partisan groups, under the leadership of Josip Tito, managed…
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2 authors picked Alpine Warriors as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It’s an excellent account of the rise of Slovenian climbers during a golden era in the 1970s and ‘80s, who quickly became some of the most respected alpinists in the world. Amongst stories of avalanches, in-fighting, and frostbite, we also get a good feel for Slovenia’s culture and history, especially during World War 2 and the post-war period.
Although Alpine Warriors will appeal most to those interested in adventures at altitude, it covers more than just mountains. There’s enough background and insight into the country to satisfy any Slovenia fan, even if you’re not a keen mountain climber yourself.
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As a fan of both Slovenia and the mountains, this book was a real treat. Written by a Canadian author, it’s an excellent account of the rise of Slovenian climbers during a golden era in the 1970s and ‘80s, who quickly became some of the most respected alpinists in the world.
Although it focuses on stories of high peaks, north faces, first ascents, and avalanches, it's set in a background of life in Slovenia, largely during the Yugoslav era. I found this insight fascinating, and it helped me to understand more about the Slovenian love of high places and what…
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