(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Despite the catastrophic end of the “Italia” expedition to the Arctic region, science will be enriched, due to the observations made on the flight by the Italian Jewish scientist, Aldo Pontremoli, a member of General Nobile’s party.
The observations made by Pontremoli, professor at the Milan Polytechnic Institute who was invited by General Nobile to participate in the expedition, were rescued, although grave fears are entertained for the scientist, who is counted among those lost, General Nobile stated in a message to the Italian press.
Reporting the stories that define our era. When history unfolds in real-time, the Jewish world turns to JTA. Your support ensures we can document the complexities of war and the resilience of Jewish communities with integrity.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
