by JamesLucas (Author)
Warfare in the mountains--with its extremes of temperature and treacherous terrain--is unique and difficult. Hitler's Gebirgsjaeger, specially chosen troops of men who usually came from the Alpine regions, frequently succeeded in winning (or at least escaping) where others would have failed. Using anecdotes from surviving veterans, and photographs of men, landscape, and weapons, follow the troops from Poland down to Tunisia, chronicling their excellence, dedication, and esprit de corps.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 20 May 1999
ISBN 10: 0304352047
ISBN 13: 9780304352043