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.


Keywords:  alpine,Jager,mountain,german army,World War II,military intelligence,Austrian