by Christian Beckwith | Mar 26, 2024 | Ninety-Pound Rucksack Episodes, Ninety-Pound Rucksack Podcast
Featuring all-original research, this episode reveals how the mountain troops led the Army’s little-known low-mountain warfare program, prepared ordinary infantrymen for the Italian campaign, and helped lay the foundation for modern American climbing. Patrons...
by Christian Beckwith | Mar 23, 2024 | Ninety-Pound Rucksack Episodes, Ninety-Pound Rucksack Podcast
How John McCown and his fellow citizen-soldiers overcame traditional military doctrine to prepare for mountain warfare—and in the process, reshaped the Old Army into one of the mightiest forces the world had ever known. Available only to patrons, the Unabridged...
by Christian Beckwith | Mar 23, 2024 | Ninety-Pound Rucksack Episodes, Ninety-Pound Rucksack Podcast
Illuminating a pivotal moment in both military and outdoor recreation history, this groundbreaking episode reveals the collaborative efforts of America’s leading mountaineers to equip the 10th Mountain Division for war. Featuring extensive original research and...
by Christian Beckwith | Mar 23, 2024 | Unabridged
Illuminating a pivotal moment in both military and outdoor recreation history, this groundbreaking episode reveals the collaborative efforts of America’s leading mountaineers to equip the 10th Mountain Division for war. Featuring extensive original research and...
by Christian Beckwith | Jun 9, 2023 | Ninety-Pound Rucksack
As reported by The American Alpine Club, the 10th Mountain Division will memorialize John Andrew McCown II June 21, 2023 by renaming its Light Fighter School in his honor. It will also recognize the contributions of Charles Bancroft McLane, the first enlisted man to...
