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The Last Ridge: The Epic Story of America's First Mountain Soldiers and the Assault on Hitler's Europe Paperback – November 9, 2004

by Mckay Jenkins (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (November 9, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375759514
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375759512
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Troops Went Over the Mountain
By doomsdayer520 HALL OF FAME on September 4, 2005
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This is a winning piece of WWII history from McKay Jenkins, covering the unique and heroic 10th Mountain Division of the US Army. These guys were media darlings in their day, and the time is right for them to be remembered by history. Some WWII battles were taking place in snowy and mountainous areas in Europe. Allied soldiers, who had little mountain experience and no extreme-environment supplies, were being beaten badly by German soldiers who had centuries-old traditional knowledge of the terrain and conditions. A great network of outdoor sports volunteers and experienced recruits convinced the US Army of the need for a regiment of elite troops that would be victorious in the mountains if they received real skills in mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing, and winter survival. Specialized training and equipment testing took place at a special base in the Colorado Rockies, and the 10th Mountain Division soldiers won decisive victories against Axis positions in the mountains of Italy, and were indispensable in contributing to the overall defeat of the Germans. Jenkins utilizes stirring eyewitness accounts from the soldiers themselves, with plenty of nail-biting battle scenes and insights into the extreme hardships faced by these elite troops in their unique circumstances, as well as all soldiers in general. Great war reporting from Jenkins fleshes out the heroic and historic deeds of the 10th Mountain boys. [~doomsdayer520~]
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Learning Experience and An Excellent Read!
By Shirley Priscilla Johnson TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on February 26, 2005
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Thank you for giving me a book that was so enlightening, educational and still had a wonderful storyline.

In reading certain books you can sense when the author's heart and soul have been poured into the words, and this was my first impression of my read of this outstanding work.

It is strange that when you think you have heard just about every story told about WWII another seems to erupt, more interesting than the last. For years I listened as my father reenacted account after account of the great war, but I never heard of the "Mountain Soldiers," I stand amazed at men such as these. Through this authors words I tasted their courage, skill and became aware of the impact they had on the outcome of the time, certainly giving them a place in the achieve of our nation's history.

The Last Ridge is a true account of these fearless men, their part in the victory over the Nazi's and the challenges and sacrifices it took to achieve that.

Well researched this work gives the reader knowledge of a group of fearless men and the vision they had and accomplished. It is a story that deserves a place in our hearts and should be passed on for generations to come.

Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery good World II story
By A. Cicogna on August 8, 2005
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Very good story.
It seems as soon as one finishes a World War II book there is another great one out there. This is truly one of those.
Great story line and a lot of fun to read. The 10th mountain division is one that is not as well known to the general public but should be. Having lived in Europe myself and attended Prep school in the mountains, this story brought back a lot of great memories of the Alps.
These guys were truly great, and it is interesting to read about European ski stars, instructors, famous explorers, Prep School boys and IVY Leaguers wanting to join the US mountain division to fight the Nazis.
Even though they never really got to use their Skiing and climbing talents to fight the war, as the author states at the end of the book, they were nontheless great warriors.
Their entry in the war was a late one, but their service to the cause and their country was a noble one.
The Bob Dole segment is also very interesting and the author takes great care to make us understand what war was like during the Second World War. He also takes great care in telling us what warfare does to soldiers under constant bombardement.
Good read and a great compliment to other WWII stories.
This is a story about heroes.
Soldiers never die they just fade away (General McCarthur)
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4.0 out of 5 starsI wanted to know more about the 10th Mountain's campaign in WWII
By Don Noll on March 25, 2014
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After learning that my grandfather had been in the 10th Mountain's 126th Engineering battalion during World War II I wanted to know more about what the 10th Mountain's history during the war. The book is well written and detailed and gives some insight about what my grandfather went through. I am not a WWII history buff but I liked the writing and the stories included in the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars"Respect!"
By Marc Jones Colorado on March 8, 2015
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This is a excellent account of Soldiers that faced the elements (The D Series, etc,) the Enemy (Nazis) and were not properly equipped when it actually mattered (Snow Gear was on a Ship that Never Came, 'Sorry if I spoiled that for new readers!'). Better trained then the Officers and conventional Army methods. America has forgotten whom and what has paved the path for others to follow.
-Vail Ski Resort, Colorado is thanks to the 10 Mountain DIV. A lot of your modern day mountaineering came from the 10 Mountain DIV to include the Park Rangers etc. Please watch this Clip on youtube from 1943 Warner Brothers called Mountain Soldiers (1943). http://youtu.be/_3PEvRjEzRM (For those that have watched John Wayne and the Green Berets it has that felling!) Very Respectfully to Hugh Evens a Soldier whom I met that was 89 years old, his PLT SGT died in his hands and of course to all of his 10th Mountain Brothers fallen, past, and present. Please checkout Hugh Evens Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/ci_22885313/world-war-ii-veteran-still-comfortable-high-country?source=infinite. The man is still tough as Nails.
Sincerely,
1LT Jones, Marc
1-157th IN.
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I wanted to read more about my fathers experience while with the 10th in Italy during WWII. The training at Camp Hale was brutal

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Product is as advertised. Satisfied and worth the money . Lots of infomation about the subject that I am researching

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Published on August 10, 2013 by Gale Simpson
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