US troops in the Vosges mountains

system · August 8, 2021, 12:28am

A US reinforcement colomn moves up front in the Vosges mountains/France by horses (!!!). I don't know too many photos where the US Army depended on horses.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-army/19157/us-troops-in-the-vosges-mountains

Kortxero · August 10, 2008, 10:39am

Could they be French soldiers/skirmishers from the RTA (Régiment de Tirailleurs Algériens) or RTM (Régiment de Tirailleurs Marocains)? I know they used a whole bunch of mules as they were more appropriate than any motor vehicle on this steep terrain.

system · August 8, 2021, 12:28am

boxerrick41 · August 10, 2008, 4:17pm

yes, i heard tales where the GI’s laughed at the idea and then soon were looking for every one they could find