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US 10th Mountain Division in World War II by Gordon L. Rottman, Peter Dennis. Author Gordon L. Rottman, Peter Dennis. The division was special in a number of ways. Its personnel were selected for physical fitness and experience in winter sports, mountaineering, and hunting, unlike the rest of the infantry.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10184908808X
ISBN-139781849088084
eBay Product ID (ePID)9038634243
Product Key Features
Book TitleUs 10th Mountain Division in World War II
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / United States
Publication Year2012
IllustratorDennis, Peter, Yes
GenreHistory
AuthorGordon L. Rottman
Book SeriesMen-At-Arms Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight6 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width6.6 in
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Reviews"The author has penned a concise yet thorough and interesting unit history. It is underpinned by bountiful black and white photos as well as color illustrations that capture details of the troops' clothing and gear. This book should appeal to anyone interested in WWII history. It would also be a gold mine for hobbyists hunting for visual inspirations for dioramas or model figure projects." - Leo Winston, Toy Soldier & Model Figure (December 2012) "...describes and illustrates the organization, special clothing and equipment, and evolution of the light infantry concept in general and the 10th Mountain Division in particular, offering a blend of rare military photos with detailed color focus on their uniforms and equipment. The result is a lively blend of history and technical survey in a top pick for any World War II collection." - James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (January 2013) From the Trade Paperback edition., "The author has penned a concise yet thorough and interesting unit history. It is underpinned by bountiful black and white photos as well as color illustrations that capture details of the troops' clothing and gear. This book should appeal to anyone interested in WWII history. It would also be a gold mine for hobbyists hunting for visual inspirations for dioramas or model figure projects." - Leo Winston, Toy Soldier & Model Figure (December 2012), "The author has penned a concise yet thorough and interesting unit history. It is underpinned by bountiful black and white photos as well as color illustrations that capture details of the troops' clothing and gear. This book should appeal to anyone interested in WWII history. It would also be a gold mine for hobbyists hunting for visual inspirations for dioramas or model figure projects." -- Leo Winston, Toy Soldier & Model Figure (December 2012) "...describes and illustrates the organization, special clothing and equipment, and evolution of the light infantry concept in general and the 10th Mountain Division in particular, offering a blend of rare military photos with detailed color focus on their uniforms and equipment. The result is a lively blend of history and technical survey in a top pick for any World War II collection." -- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review (January 2013)
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number482
Dewey Decimal940.54215
Table Of ContentIntroduction Raising of experimental 10th Light Division (Pack, Alpine) in 1943 - intensive training and testing of new equipment Incorporation of 87th Infantry Mountain Regiment, February 1944 Redesignated 10th Mountain Division, July 1944 - organization To Italy, January 1945 Battle record, January-May 1945: Monte Castello, Monte della Torraccia, Monte Belvedere - the advance on Bologna - Mongiorgio and the Po Valley break-out - amphibious assault across Lake Garda - Gargnano and Porto di Tremosine Bibliography Plates commentaries - special clothing and equipment
SynopsisThe 10th was the only American mountain division to be raised in World War II, and still has a high profile, being involved in operations from Iraq to Somalia and from Haiti to Afghanistan. It did not arrive in Europe until winter 1944/45, but then fought hard in the harsh mountainous terrain of Northern Italy until VE-Day five months later, losing c. 1,000 men killed and c. 3,000 wounded. Fighting in a series of battles in the Po Valley that included an amphibious assault across Lake Garda, the division made a key contribution to Allied victory in Europe. The division was special in a number of ways. Its personnel were selected for physical fitness and experience in winter sports, mountaineering, and hunting, unlike the rest of the infantry. Since winter sports were at that time the preserve of the wealthy, the division's educational level was as unusually high as its fitness. It was highly trained in mountain and winter warfare, including the use of skis and snowshoes, while its organization, field clothing, and some personal equipment also differed from that of the usual infantry division. The division made extensive use of pack-mules, and its reconnaissance unit was horse-mounted, conducting the last horse-mounted charge in US history in April 1945. Featuring full-color artwork and rare photographs, this is the gripping story of the US Army's only mountain division in action during the closing months of World War II.
LC Classification NumberD763.I813
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its an ok book , gives some basic history , not a lot of detail or specifics on equipment not enough pictures for reference. still just okVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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