mountain warfare
Fighting at altitude
Mountain warfare is military operations conducted in mountainous terrain, where elevation, steep slopes, and harsh weather create distinct tactical challenges.
Troops must contend with altitude sickness, limited mobility, and supply difficulties.
Historically associated with specialized units trained for high-altitude combat: The division had extensive mountain warfare training in the Alps.
- high altitudeGreat distance upward
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- sniper fireShots from hidden shooter
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- peaksHighest points attained
defensive positions · forward operating base · altitude · cliffs · rock face · chokepoints · climbing gear · cold weather gear · reconnaissance · howitzer · ridges · high ground · steep terrain · supply lines · supply drops · flanking · snowshoes · artillery
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- Alpine historyTyrol, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Swiss Alps, Bavarian Alps
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