That Beautiful Little Post: the Story of Fort Missoula

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A frontier outpost during the Indian wars, Fort Missoula is best known for the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps and the Alien Detention Center that imprisoned Italian and Japanese citizens during World War II. The infantry units that occupied the post for almost 70 years fought the Nez Perce at the Big Hole, helped rebuild the Mullan Road, and prevented violence during labor strikes. Fort Missoula also served as district headquarters of the Civilian Conservation Corps and as an Army Disciplinary Barracks. Although the military presence has nearly ended, Fort Missoula remains a treasured community asset.

144 pages, more than 100 black & white and color photos.