Piave Collection

Wwi / Italy / Sacile Advance
Following their victorious crossing of the Piave and Monticano, British troops passed through Sacile over hastily-made pontoon bridges

In Snow on the Italian Front; December: the Piave valley, seen from a French trench.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Snow on the Italian Front; December: the Piave valley, seen from a French trench, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

The Italians turn things around; Bodies of Austrian soldiers killed by Italian fire.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Italians turn things around; Bodies of Austrian soldiers killed by Italian fire on the right bank of the Piave, which they had managed to cross on the morning of November 16, 1917

Victoire Italienne; sur le bord de la Piave, des bersagliers reorganisent une position... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Victoire Italienne; sur le bord de la Piave, des bersagliers reorganisent une position don't l'ennemi vient d'etre chasse, 1918

View of the historic center of Belluno with the Piave river flowing at sunset. Italy, Veneto, Province of Belluno, Belluno

city view of the historic center of belluno with the bell tower of the cathedral, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Belluno, province of Belluno, Veneto, Italy. View of town and cathedral of San Martino

An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)
2808728 An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Original And Bold Incursion On The Basso Piave)

The mountain fife, who came to play, come home played (colour litho)
2808705 The mountain fife, who came to play, come home played (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mountain fife, who came to play, return home played)

Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger! (colour litho)
2808659 Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger)

The Battle of the Piave (Colour Litho)
2785209 The Battle of the Piave (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle of the Piave)

A daring feat of the Genius (colour litho)
2808646 A daring feat of the Genius (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A daring feat of the Genius)

British in Italy, WW1, night exploit on the Piave 1918
The British in Italy: a night-exploit on the Piave. Wading in ice-cold water, a British raiding party crossing the River Piave by night, 1918, First World War. Date: 1918

Venice at dawn, Italy
Venice is a city in the north east of Italy, situated on the group of 117 small islands separated by canals and linked together by bridges

Poster, Italian liberation, Piave, Italy, WW1
Italian fundraising poster during the First World War, showing a soldier about to sink an axe into a large encroaching hand on the other side of the Piave River. Date: circa 1917-1918

WORLD WAR I: ITALIAN FRONT. Map, 1919, showing the field of operations on the Piave River during World War I

WORLD WAR I: ITALIAN FRONT. Italian Red Cross stretcher bearers carry Austrian soldiers, wounded on the island of Fagare during the Battle of the Piave River, June 1918. Photograph

WWI: ITALIAN CAVALRY. Squadron of Italian lancers starting in pursuit of the retreating Austrian army on the Piave River during World War I. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: PIAVE RIVER. Artillery of the Royal Italian Marine camouflaged on a raft in the shallow waters of the Piave River. Photograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: PIAVE RIVER. Italian guns on a raft on the Piave River during World War I. Photograph, c1916

Italian dirigible in flight over the Alps near the Piave Front during World War I. Photograph, c1916
WORLD WAR I: DIRIGIBLE. Italian dirigible in flight over the Alps near the Piave Front during World War I. Photograph, c1916

FRANCESCO MARIA PIAVE (1810-1876). Italian poet and opera librettist. Engraving, Italian, 19th century

Im italienischen Kampfgebiet zwischen Brenta u. Piave: Neuester Film. Poster advertises latest war film On the Italian Battlefield between Brenta and Piave. Film title is written over a coat of arms

Captured Italian soldiers near Piave River, Italy, WW1
Captured Italian soldiers in their trench near the Piave River, northern Italy, during the First World War. Date: 18 June 1918

Italian soldiers in action near Piave River, Italy, WW1
Italian soldiers (marines) in action, defending their position near the Piave River, northern Italy, during the First World War. Date: 1917

German General speaking to troops, Piave, Italy
A German (or Austrian) General on horseback, speaking to troops, at Piave, Italy, during the First World War. Date: December 1917

D annunzio & Henchmen
Poet and adventurer Gabriele D Annunzio and his entourage celebrate the anniversary of the battle of the Piave river (aka Sernaglia) when Italians defeated the Austrians 1918

Wwi / Italy / Nervesa Ruins
Nervesa, situated at a crucial tactical position where the river Piave narrowed to a ford, was left in a state of ruin by the end of 1918

Wwi / Montello Trenches
Front-line trenches on the Montello, overlooking the river Piave

Wwi / British Cross Piave
Following the successful taking of the river by a joint Italian, British and French force, British cavalry cross the Piave

WWI / 1918 / PIAVE
Italian forces, supported by British and French divisions, attack across the river Piave, successfully splitting the enemy, a decisive victory

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Piave, a name that resonates with history and bravery. In the midst of World War I, this river became a symbol of resilience for Italy during the Sacile Advance. As the sun sets over Belluno's historic center, one can't help but be captivated by the beauty flowing gracefully through its heart. Belluno, a province in Veneto, stands proud with its magnificent cathedral towering above the city view. The bell tower serves as a reminder of the strength and determination that echoed through these streets during times of turmoil. Amidst failed projects and bold incursions on Basso Piave, it was here that heroes emerged. The mountain fife players who came to play found themselves returning home having played their part in defending their land against foreign invaders. But not all were welcomed with open arms; "Go out of Italy, go outside stranger. " cried some voices depicted in colorful lithographs. Yet amidst such sentiments arose stories like The Battle - an epic clash where Italian forces fought valiantly to protect their homeland. The Lower Piave witnessed sailors standing tall against adversity in another vivid lithograph scene. Their unwavering courage inspired those around them as they faced unimaginable challenges head-on. And let us not forget the daring feats accomplished by genius minds along this mighty river - acts that defied all odds and left lasting impressions on history's canvas. As we gaze upon Belluno's historic center once more, we are reminded that behind every stone lies tales untold. Stories etched into every corner speak volumes about sacrifice and triumphs experienced along the banks of Piave.