| Packs On! Memoirs of the 10th Mountain Division Contributor(s): Feuer, A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275977846 ISBN-13: 9780275977849 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004053191 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.91 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This history of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II focuses on the personal experiences of the mountain troops who served in Alaska and Italy. Feuer conveys the opinions expressed by the veterans about the conduct of the campaigns--both the good and the bad, with no holds barred. Senator Bob Dole, who was seriously wounded during the campaign, provides a foreword. This fascinating account also reveals the differences in training and strategy from those employed by German ski troops of the same era. A selection of personal photographs, useful maps, and a timeline allow the reader to follow the progress of the 10th in Italy. In addition to combat accounts, readers will find reference to the harsh realities of war, including friendly fire, dead American soldiers used for target practice, and the vengeful shooting of German prisoners. |