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Hitler's mountain troops / James Lucas.

Title
Hitler's mountain troops / James Lucas.
Author
Lucas, James.
Publication
London : Arms and Armours ; New York, NY : Distributed in the USA by Sterling Pub. Co., c1992.

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Description
224 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps; 24 cm.
Summary
"Warfare in the mountains was unique- fighting in a vertical wilderness in which the objective of a nearby mountain peak meant a gruelling descent into the valley and an exausting ascent to the summit, often under fire and in grim weather conditions. Hence the Gebirgsjaeger were tough and hardy men, often from the alpine regions of Germany- true 'mountain men' at home in the harsh conditions, an advantage that frequently won victories or facilitated escape where any other unit would have failed. These specially trained troops, skilled in mountaineering, skiing and endurance marching, are the subject of this authoritative study from the pen of an admiring writer who fought them in Italy". -- Publisher's description.
Subject
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > Germany
  • Mountain warfare > History > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [218]) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
1854090798
LCCN
^^^93144330^
OCLC
28291755
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library