![At the Battle of Po Valley, the U.S. 10th Mountain Division distinguished itself, despite being initially unwanted in the conflict.](https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/The-10th-Mountain-Division-Taking-the-Po-Valley-During-War-In-Italy-1.jpg)
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Battle of Po Valley: The 10th Mountain Division in WWII Italy
By Flint WhitlockIt was early in 1945 when the Battle of Po Valley officially began: from their hiding places in the valley below, the soldiers looked up at the wall of shale looming more than 3,000 feet above them. Read more