Title:
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US AIRBORNE DIVISIONS IN THE ETO 1944-45
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By: |
Steven Zaloga |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1846031184 |
ISBN 13: |
9781846031182 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
7 March, 2007 |
Series: |
Battle Orders S. No. 25 |
Pages: |
96 |
Description: |
The delivery of entire divisions to battlefields behind enemy lines by parachute and glider was a unique feature of World War II. This book covers the mature phase of these operations from the tactical failures of night-time drops at D-Day, through the daylight jumps at Arnhem and the Rhine, to the end of the war. |
Synopsis: |
The delivery of entire divisions to battlefields behind enemy lines by parachute and glider was a unique feature of World War II. This book covers the mature phase of these operations from the tactical failures of night-time drops at D-Day, through the daylight jumps at Arnhem and the Rhine, to the end of the war. Paying special attention to often overlooked aspects of airborne operations, "Battle Orders 25" gives a detailed account of the successes and failures of the US Airborne divisions within Europe, focusing on their organizational structure during 1944-45, and covering two of the world's finest units: the 82d and 101st 'Screaming Eagles.' |
Illustrations: |
Illustrations (some col.), col. maps, ports. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |