Climb to conquer
Subtitle: the untold story of World War II's 10th Mountain Division ski troops
By: Peter Shelton.
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
Subjects: United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th -- History; United States. Army -- Ski troops; World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy
Description: Traces the origins of a fledgling army troop comprised of climbers and skiers who formed America's first alpine division, discussing their extensive training and contributions to the Second World War's final victories.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-260) and index.