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Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches

Of Snow, Soldiers and Avalanches

1941•Documentary

A winter ascent of Piz Bernina by Swiss mountain soldiers under the command of Major Charles Golay. The film also shows images of avalanche research, the use of avalanches as a weapon, avalanche rescue by dogs, and other military maneuvers. An early color Swiss military film by Major Charles Golay and Egon Sommer.

Egon Sommer · Director

Charles Golay · Director

StatusReleased
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1941

Actors

Charles Golay

Self

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