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Tracks on the Battlefield at Fort Richardson Alaska
Fort Richardson soldiers train in winter warfare using skis and snowshoes, tracing a Finnish example from the Suomussalmi battle in 1939 that showed mobility in snow changes tactics. The piece notes Finland’s ski heritage and how wartime lessons led to modern winter warfare training worldwide.
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60Th Infantry