Soldiers on Skis Exhibit

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On view through August 2008 Soldiers on Skis Soldiers on Skis tells the story of the WWII soldiers who trained for battle high in the Colorado Rockies. The soldiers of the 10^th Mountain Division learned to fight on skis and snowshoes, climb mountains, and live in frigid temperatures. Their distinctive training helped the Allies break the German stronghold in Italy’s Apennine Mountains. Experience moments of anticipation, trepidation, fear, humor and camaraderie through this exhibit and touch screen DVD program. Using the stories and photographs of the men's journeys from the 10^th Mountain Division’s beginning in Washington state through the war in Italy, Soldiers on Skis offers a unique perspective on these individuals and their experiences during World War II. Since 1987, the Colorado Historical Society and Denver Public Library have partnered as the 10^th Mountain Division Resource Center. This exhibit was organized in partnership with the Tenth Mountain Division Foundation, Inc., and sponsored by Northern Trust, the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities, the Harmes C. Fishback Foundation, the Humphreys Foundation, the Kenneth Kendall King Foundation and KEZW AM 1430. Go behind the scenes and enhance your Soldiers on Skis experience with a lecture or Tours and Treks program. For reservations or more information please call (303) 866-4686. Links to other sites with information about the 10th Mountain Division: Denver Public Library - Western History Denver Public Library - PhotosWest 10th Mountain Division Association 10th Mountain Division - Living History
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