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In 1943, 18-year-old Robert Ellis joined the elite US Army Ski Troops of the 10th Mountain Division. This division has been called the most elite and publicized American military unit in World War II. While a member of the unit Ellis maintained a detailed battle diary and conducted extensive wartime correspondence.

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Honest, graphic and often funny...numerous illustrations and maps...recommended without qualification." —Library Journal

"Unflinching look at front-line action." —Stone & Stone Second World War Books

"Riveting...unique...well worth reading." —Military Review

"One of the most honest attempts at explaining what it was like to fight in World War II that I've encountered...exceptionally fine writing." —War, Literature & the Arts

"Unique...provides an understanding of the terrain and nature of combat...Ellis tells his story honestly and directly...chronicles the tragic and grisly nature of World War II." —Marine Corps Gazette

See Naples Die a World War II Memoir of a United States Army Ski Trooper in the Mountains of Italy

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 8/15/1996 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786401901, 978-0786401901
      ISBN10: 0786401907

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In 1943, 18-year-old Robert Ellis joined the elite US Army Ski Troops of the 10th Mountain Division. This division has been called the most elite and publicized American military unit in World War II. While a member of the unit Ellis maintained a detailed battle diary and conducted extensive wartime correspondence.

      Trade Review
      Honest, graphic and often funny...numerous illustrations and maps...recommended without qualification." —Library Journal

      "Unflinching look at front-line action." —Stone & Stone Second World War Books

      "Riveting...unique...well worth reading." —Military Review

      "One of the most honest attempts at explaining what it was like to fight in World War II that I've encountered...exceptionally fine writing." —War, Literature & the Arts

      "Unique...provides an understanding of the terrain and nature of combat...Ellis tells his story honestly and directly...chronicles the tragic and grisly nature of World War II." —Marine Corps Gazette

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