I’m excited to share the first full entry on my new blog, Vini Bellum, where I explore the intersection of military history and viticulture!

This first post takes us to northeast Italy and western Slovenia for a deep dive into the Battle of Caporetto (1917). On the military side, we cover:

• The Axis breakthrough that shattered the Italian front
• Erwin Rommel’s daring mountain maneuvers with the Württemberg Mountain
  Battalion
• The Madsen Light Machine Gun, a lightweight weapon that changed the game

On the wine side, we explore:

• Italy’s Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
• Slovenia’s Goriška Brda, Vipava Valley, Kras, and Slovenska Istra

Each post on Vini Bellum isn’t just “one and done.” I’ll be revisiting entries over time with follow-up content—how to visit these battlefields and, of course, the local wineries.

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I have been a military historian, a teacher (college and university), and leadership development professional for nearly 30 years. I have spent the last 23 years as an U.S. Army civilian. I am now redirecting my passion and experience to create new connections at the intersection of history, technology, the military, and leadership development. See my brief CV here: https://2gsx.com/CV

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