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.