Soldiers on Skis: A Pictorial Memoir of the 10th Mountain Division - Hardcover

"A superb book" - Stephen E. Ambrose * Foreword by veteran Sen. Bob Dole * Vivid photo history of the unique, specially trained U.S. 10th Mountain Division Here is the story of the 10th Mountain Division, the only U.S. troops specially trained for mountain warfare. Learning to fight on skis and snowshoes, climb mountains, and live in frigid temperatures, high in the Canadian Rockies, their distinctive training helped the Allies break the German stronghold in Italy's Apennine Mountains. Vivid personal accounts, including a foreword by 10th veteran Sen. Bob Dole, and an outstanding collection of rare photos all breathe life into the memories and pay tribute to the heroes who fought and died in World War II. About the Authors Bob Bishop is a 10th Mountain veteran and a professional photo retoucher, who still skies actively. Flint Whitlock is the son of a 10th Mountain veteran and avid amateur World War II historian, who founded the 10th Mountain Division Living History Display Group as a tribute to his father.

Here is the story of the 10th Mountain Division, the only U.S. troops specially trained for mountain warfare. Vivid personal accounts, including a Foreword by 10th veteran Sen. Bob Dole, and an outstanding collection of rare photos breathe life into the memories and pay tribute to the heroes who fought and died in WWII.