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Mountain Warriors - Moroccan Goums in WWII

By: Stackpole Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Military History Series (Stackpole Books)

Last Stocked on 3/28/2024

Product Info

Title
Mountain Warriors - Moroccan Goums in WWII
Publisher
Category
Author
Edward L. Bimberg
Publish Year
1999
Pages
194
Dimensions
6x9x.75"
NKG Part #
2147833977
Type
Softcover

Description

Recruited from the Atlas Mountains in Africa, the Moroccan Goums were the knife-wielding irregular troops who distinguished themselves in tenacious fighting in Tunisia, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II, terrifying the enemy with their ferocity and odd appearance in traditional garb. Because of their skills in mountain warfare, General Patton specifically requested their participation in the campaign for Sicily, and they fought brilliantly in this and many other key campaigns.