dogcomedic
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"We were just a damn fine ski club till we got the s*** shot out of us in Italy"
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Post by dogcomedic on Dec 8, 2008 14:55:31 GMT -5
It has been mentioned occasionally, but I don't think anyone has posted the direct link......This is a well known secret among us mountaineers, but if more people visited it, perhaps we'd get some recruits!  Doc Phil ADDENDUM: Ok, If I have offended anyone with my "tongue in cheek" & somewhat droll humorous use of the words "well known secret" you have my apologies. Seems some people don't understand the concept of this type of reparte. |
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dogcomedic
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"We were just a damn fine ski club till we got the s*** shot out of us in Italy"
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Post by dogcomedic on Dec 9, 2008 9:26:00 GMT -5
Now, just so I'm not accused of hoarding any more information on 10th Mountain, here is a listing of websites which can provide all sorts of information on the unit that I'm so very proud of......If you know of any others, please feel free to post...and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.... Doc Phil Sempre Avanti! www.mscd.edu/~history/camphale/index.htmlMetropolitan State College of Denver website (this is a great site, go to "10th Mountain" sublink and view the video files, really neat stuff and all original footage. Unfortuately the full movie won't work for some reason) |
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Post by Boogiewoogie on Dec 9, 2008 10:15:54 GMT -5
Well, now that you have shared your "secrets", there should be hopefully a new interest in some Mountain troops history. Some one that was trying to work on it, may find all they need to improve. Heck, you might even get another member or even a group out of it.  Martin |
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dogcomedic
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Post by dogcomedic on Dec 9, 2008 10:28:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Martin........Pax?
Doc Phil
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Post by tentha86 on Dec 9, 2008 11:05:31 GMT -5
Phil (et al):
ACK! All of my secrets are exposed! Thanks for sharing this compendium of 10th Mountain on-line resources. I've been doing this for so long I forget (senility!) that everyone doesn't know what I consider common knowledge. Actually, you all know more than I do, because you knew enough to share it!
Any of you 10th Mountain nuts out there who want do dig into the corners and learn all of the nitty-gritty on "the mountain troops", there are a few outstanding resources here in Colorado you need to check out.
#1 on the list is the Denver Public Library. Combined with #2 on the list, it makes up the Tenth Mountain Division Resource Center, the official repository for 10th Mountain artifacts, written material and photographs. The 800+ photos available on-line are less than 10% of the total photo collection - estimated to contain between 10 and 15 thousand photos from 1941 to 1945, and an additional 5 thousand printed or written documents, from camp plans to soldier's corresponance, to hours of film footage shot in training and combat by official and unofficial sources, and (we hope) every book on the 10th ever written.
#2 is the Colorado History Museum, which is across the street from the library. This is where uniforms and equipment are stored, from 5 variations of the pocket knife to a M-29 Weasel, a mule with saddle and (currently) a pack howitzer. There is a small display in the museum, and a large collection behind the scenes. Goodies include folding skis (never adopted), a take-down longbow (issued to snipers), uniform and equipment variations and more. It is the largest PUBLIC collection of 10th gear in the world, with two private collections that exceed it is size and scope. The public display will be available through 2009, when the museum moves to new digs and the display gets packed away. :-(
The Tenth Mountain Foundation and National Association jointly pay for 50% of the staffing costs of this collection, and have access to records of over 32,000 soldiers who served in the Division in WWII, including training, serial numbers, wound history, etc. You want to know about a 10th soldier, drop me a line with name, and let's see what I have on file.
#3 is the Colorado Ski Museum in Vail, whih has a nice little collection & display, and is at the base of the ski runs. Come to Vail & learn MILITARY HISTORY! Your wife will love you for it, but your budget will take a hit!
#4 is the Lake County Library in Leadville, where some items NOT seen in the bigger collections can be found. This library is in Leadville, which was the host town for Camp Hale. They have interesting period articles about Camp Hale and info from the Corps of Engineers about unexploded ordnance in camp (yep, there are still things that go boom laying around), and some other neat stuff.
There are a few other things to see & do (skiing, climbing, etc), but there are the top 4 when it comes to 10th Mountain & Colorado. Start with Phil's on-line resources, then come visit us in person. It's worth the trip!
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dogcomedic
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"We were just a damn fine ski club till we got the s*** shot out of us in Italy"
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Post by dogcomedic on Dec 9, 2008 11:17:07 GMT -5
Thanks Dave....perhaps we're building a compendium here.....Its very good for everyone......
Phil
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