WWII hero Brissie honored in new book Aug 8, 2009
Three years later, Cpl. Brissie -- an infantry squad leader in G Company, 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, Fifth Army -- was riding in a seven-truck convoy in the Apennines Mountains of Northern Italy. The convoy was attacked by devastating artillery barrage that killed most of Brissie's squad. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Medford High School students enjoy adventure in Italy May 5, 2009
We were able to admire the beauty of the majestic mountains and enjoy some spectacular views as the local bus to Castel di Sangro took us through winding country roads in the Apennines Mountains. The air was crisp and it was raining again. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Medieval town almost untouched by industry Apr 8, 2009
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, high in the Abruzzi Apennines, is only 16 kilometres from the epicentre of the earthquake, yet survived nearly unscathed. Hotelier Daniele Kihlgren said: "The restoration we did was very conservative, which is probably why we survived. Most of the buildings destroyed were modern and concrete. It is perhaps a testament to the 'real Italy'.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tremor history Apr 8, 2009
Scientists say this is contributing to extension, or "pull-apart", along the Apennines, the belt of mountains that runs down through central Italy ... What is not in doubt from all this complexity is the major fault system that runs the length of the Apennines and the series of smaller faults that fan off to the sides. (BBC News -- Science)
