April 2018: Trieste hosts the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, in charge of Mine Countermeasure. Since 1954, NATO is responsible for Trieste’s military defense.

April 2018: Trieste hosts the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, in charge of Mine Countermeasure. Since 1954, NATO is responsible for Trieste’s military defense.
Port of Trieste, December 10th, 1917 is a foggy night. Anchored in the bay of Muggia there are two coastal defense ships, the Wien and the Budapest…
When I was a child, Uncle Franz was my “guardina angel” and a teacher. In WWI, Uncle Franz had faithfully served in the Austrian-Hungarian Army…
Breaking through limits, attacking when it seemed impossible, never giving up: lieutenant Lerch was among the the most praised submariners.