These 16 photos show how even the harshest elements cannot stop the US military

Throughout history, many powerful armies were defeated due to it being ill-equipped or unprepared for inclement weather.

Even the US military has a storied history with the merciless mother nature - from the early days of Valley Forge to the Battle of the Bulge, years of fighting in campaigns throughout the world has given the American army knowledge into being prepared for adverse weather patterns.

Here's 17 pictures that show how the US military operates within the snow: