Mountain Soldiers
The creation of the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment marked a significant shift in military training, relying heavily on civilian expertise. Minnie believed it was easier to train skiers as soldiers than vice versa, leading to a unique recruitment process from colleges with ski teams. This resulted in an elite unit composed of highly educated and skilled individuals eager to apply their outdoor abilities in combat.In this clip
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#586: The Story of the Skiing Soldiers of WWII
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