Packs On!: Memoirs of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II (Stackpole Military History Series) - Softcover

A. B. Feuer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811732894 ISBN 13: 9780811732895

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2006

Synopsis

At the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. had no units specializing in winter and mountain warfare, lagging behind its allies and, more ominously, its enemies. The 10th Mountain Division aimed to correct this imbalance, and from February to May 1945, it battled the veteran German troops of Albert Kesselring in the Alpine mountains, valleys, and rivers of northern Italy. The boys of the 10th fought, skied, and climbed their way to victory--and into history as one of the most legendary units of all time.

About this title

Product Description:

Packs On! Presents the history of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II, which focuses on the personal experiences of the mountain troops who served in Alaska and Italy. This work conveys the opinions expressed by the veterans about the conduct of the campaigns - both the good and the bad.

Review:

"Packs On contains 22 fascinating, informative and well-written stories told in the first person. Sometimes humorous, always gritty and realistic, this gem of a book chronicles a seldon-reported chapter of WWII history."-Horizon The Roanoke Times

"The soldiers have contributed fascinating photographs, the maps Feuer provides are impressive, and coincidentally very intimidating, and the forward by Senator Bob Dole, one of the soldiers involved, indicates he should seriously consider a career in book reviewing."-Reference & Research

?Packs On contains 22 fascinating, informative and well-written stories told in the first person. Sometimes humorous, always gritty and realistic, this gem of a book chronicles a seldon-reported chapter of WWII history.?-Horizon The Roanoke Times

?The soldiers have contributed fascinating photographs, the maps Feuer provides are impressive, and coincidentally very intimidating, and the forward by Senator Bob Dole, one of the soldiers involved, indicates he should seriously consider a career in book reviewing.?-Reference & Research

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0811732894
• ISBN 13: 9780811732895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208