Reinforcements move up the ridge, Mount Belvedere in background, Italy
Title-Alternative
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection; Photograph Album 15A; Album placed in TMD60 Walter L. Galson Papers
Summary
A line of Tenth Mountain Division soldiers climb up a ridge wearing helmets, combat fatigues, large knapsacks during the Italian Campaign. According to the caption the peak of Mount Belvedere rises in the distance. The ground is partially covered with snow.
Date
February 21, 1945
Notes
8 x 10 photographic print has caption: "Italy, Reinforcements move up the ridge into line against the enemy who was hurled from Mount Belvedere by specially trained troops of the 10th Mountain Division. In the background is the summit of the mountain which is occupied by members of the 10th Mountain Division. U.S. Fifth Army, Mount Belvedere Area, Italy." Date typed on reverse.; For physical location, see Photograph Album 15A, Walter L. Galson, or Andrew Hastings Oversized Prints, number 29.; Formerly F44140; Mounted photoprint has caption: "Reinforcements near crest of Mte. Belvedere." Date and Signal Corps negative number handwritten on the board beneath the print.; Signal Corps negative number SC270842; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7002003729
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 24 cm (7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.
Subject
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
