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10th Mountain Division

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10th Mountain Division
10th Mountain Division
- Steven Williamson (HiB2Bornot2B) - talk 21:08, 28 July 2007 (UTC) · Public domain · source
Unit name10th Mountain Division
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
TypeMountain warfare Infantry
SizeDivision
Command structureV Corps (United States)
GarrisonFort Drum
EngagementsWorld War II, War in Afghanistan (2001-2021), Iraq War
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award
Notable commandersGeorge P. Hays, Lloyd E. Jones

10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division of the United States Army that specializes in mountain warfare and is based at Fort Drum in New York. The division was activated on July 13, 1943, at Camp Hale in Colorado and was trained to fight in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, with notable engagements including the Battle of Monte Belvedere and the Battle of Monte Castello. The division was also involved in the Italian Campaign, fighting alongside the British Eighth Army and the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. The division's training and operations were supported by the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Navy.

● History

The 10th Mountain Division was formed in response to the need for a specialized unit that could fight in the mountainous terrain of Italy and Germany during World War II. The division was trained at Camp Hale in Colorado and Camp Swift in Texas, with instructors from the United States Army Mountain Warfare School and the National Ski Patrol. The division's first commander was George P. Hays, who led the division during its initial training and deployment to Italy. The division saw action in the Apennine Mountains and the Po Valley, fighting against the German Army and the Italian Social Republic. The division was also supported by the French Resistance and the Polish II Corps.

● Organization

The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division that consists of several brigade combat teams, including the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division and the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The division is also supported by the 10th Mountain Division Artillery and the 10th Mountain Division Support Command. The division's organization and structure are similar to those of other United States Army divisions, with a focus on mountain warfare and light infantry operations. The division works closely with other units, including the 101st Airborne Division and the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as with NATO and coalition forces.

● Operations

The 10th Mountain Division has been involved in several operations and deployments since its activation in 1943, including World War II, the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021), and the Iraq War. The division has also been involved in several peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, including operations in Haiti and Somalia. The division's operations are supported by the United States Air Force and the United States Navy, as well as by coalition and NATO forces. The division has worked closely with other units, including the United States Marine Corps and the United States Special Operations Command, to achieve its objectives.

● Notable Members

The 10th Mountain Division has had several notable members throughout its history, including George P. Hays, Lloyd E. Jones, and Bill Bowerman. The division has also been home to several Medal of Honor recipients, including John D. Magrath and Willibald C. Bianchi. The division's members have also included several notable athletes, including Andrea Mead Lawrence and Steve Rieschl, who competed in the Winter Olympics and the X Games. The division's notable members have also included several politicians and business leaders, including Bob Dole and Ross Perot.

● Equipment and Training

The 10th Mountain Division is equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, including mountain bikes, skis, and snowshoes. The division's training includes courses in mountain warfare, winter survival, and cold-weather operations. The division's members are also trained in first aid and emergency medical response, as well as in communications and navigation. The division's equipment and training are designed to support its light infantry and mountain warfare operations, and to enable its members to operate effectively in a variety of environments.

● Legacy

The 10th Mountain Division has a rich and storied legacy, with a history of bravery and sacrifice that dates back to World War II. The division's legacy is celebrated through several museums and memorials, including the 10th Mountain Division Museum at Fort Drum and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The division's legacy is also honored through several awards and decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award. The division's members continue to serve with distinction, upholding the division's legacy and traditions. Category:Military units and formations of the United States

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