Table of Contents

Introduction
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

Promotional Information

Featuring full-color artwork and rare photographs, this is the story of the US Army's only specialist mountain division and its vital contribution to Allied victory in Europe in World War II.

About the Author

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

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)