World War II at Camp Hale: Blazing a New Trail in the Rockies - Brossura

Witte, David R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1467118540 ISBN 13: 9781467118545

Casa editrice: History Pr, 2015

Riassunto

In April 1942, a little over two years before the Tenth Mountain Division officially obtained its name, the U.S. Army began the unprecedented construction of a training facility for its newly acquired ski and mountain troops. Located near Pando in Colorado's Sawatch Range, the site eventually known as Camp Hale sits at an elevation of 9,250 feet. Immense challenges in its creation and subsequent training included ongoing racial conflict, the high altitude and blustery winters. However, thanks to contributions from civilian workers and the Women's Army Corps and support from neighboring communities, the camp trained soldiers who helped defeat the Axis powers in World War II. Veteran David R. Witte brings to life this enduring story.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: History Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1467118540
• ISBN 13: 9781467118545
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 254