German Mountain Troops

In depth analysis of German Alpine Units
Military Intelligence Service, Special Series Report #28.
With over 240 pages of information and nearly 260 images, this 1944 U.S. Intelligence Special Report breaks down the history, makeup, equipment and methods of World War 2 German Mountain troops.

Highly detailed and illustrated, the report covers everything from training, deployment methods, weapons and even esoteric topics like supply by air and fixed climbing routes. Chapters include:

UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA
TRAINING
IN THE VALLEY AND IN THE FLAT
MOUNTAIN WALKING
ROCK CLIMBING
ICE CLIMBING
SKIING
WEAPONS:
COMMUNICATIONS
EVACUATION
SUPPLY
PREPARED ROUTES
AERIAL TRAMWAYS
BRIDGING
SUPPLY BY AIR
SHELTER
WINTER OPERATIONS

An important primary source, this historical War Dept. publication is very well written and presented. Its insights will please anyone interested in the German Alpine operations and campaigns.

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