The 10th Mountain Division fought in World War Two for only four months, but it had one of the highest casualty rates of the war. The division started out as an experiment to train skiers and climbers to fight in the mountains. The men of the 10th went on to lead a series of daring assaults against the German army in the mountains of Italy. After they returned home, many of these soldiers helped to create the modern ski industry.
Special thanks to 10th Mountain solders Dan Kennerly, Bob Parker, Newc Eldredge, Al Waverek, along with Dick Wilson and Robert Nordhaus who both died this past year.
Produced with help from Deb George, Ben Shapiro, Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, and Sue Johnson.
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