From Mail to Mountain
Submitted by: John Jackson
Category: Books
"From Mail to Mountain" is a detailed portrayal of the daily life of an Army private, Chuck Jackson, who served in World War II. The author used documented activities researched from original company-level morning reports along with stories his father told, to envision and develop dialogue between soldiers of the 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division as they engaged the German army during the North Apennines and Po River campaigns in Italy. "From Mail to Mountain" is interesting, riveting and authentic. You won’t want to put it down until you’ve finished reading it! More information, along with many pictures of WWII artifacts and a Wall of Honor, can be found at www.mailtomountain.com. The author welcomes additional pictures of WWII 10th Mountain Division soldiers for inclusion on the Wall of Honor.
Highly acclaimed by military leaders and others!
….. a great honor to every 10th Mountain Division soldier, past and present
….. wonderfully crafted, with historically accurate profiles
….. meticulously researched, factually grounded, and heartfelt tribute
….. extremely well written and difficult to put down
For more information go to https://www.mailtomountain.com/
About the author:
Researching and writing "From Mail to Mountain" was a labor of love for the author, John Jackson. Utilizing skills he developed through simultaneous public careers in the military and municipal firefighting, Jackson creatively relates the story of his father’s service in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II in Italy. John’s ability to draw readers in through creative dialogue and hold their attention while relating the events during the division’s Apennine Mountains and Po Valley campaigns establishes him as a highly skilled author. John’s military career spanned 28 years, including four years in the U.S. Air Force, followed by 24 years in the Army Reserve. Following his retirement in 2009 as a master sergeant (E-8), John worked for the Army Staff at the Pentagon for five years. During his military service and while working for Army Operations, John wrote and contributed to a range of documents including Army policies, intelligence reports and NATO standards. As a decorated reservist, John supported the Army’s European Command, including a mobilization tour following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and later served a second tour at the Defense Intelligence Agency. John’s love of history, respect for his father and close family ties inspired him to write "From Mail to Mountain." While rising through the ranks as a municipal firefighter, John became a state-certified fire service trainer, later engaging in curriculum development and training for hazardous materials, terrorism and emergency management. He served as a shift captain and interim chief before retiring from the fire service in 2008 as a deputy chief. John also pursued his master’s degree in human resource development (leadership) and went on to teach business and leadership courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Eventually, utilizing his many years of experience, he became the program manager for an undergraduate public services degree program. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending their retirement with their families, splitting their time between Michigan and Virginia.