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PARAS
THE INSIDE STORY OF BRITAIN'S TOUGHEST REGIMENT. |
By: |
John Parker |
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Hardback |
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£19.99 |
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£14.59 |
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ISBN 10: |
1900512890 |
ISBN 13: |
9781900512893 |
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Publisher: |
JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING LTD |
Pub. date: |
16 March, 2000 |
Pages: |
320 |
Description: |
This text gathers the testimonies of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment and provides first-hand accounts of the major events in their history, including an investigation into the events of "Bloody Sunday". |
Synopsis: |
Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. "The Red Devils" have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years - the capture of Sicily, the D-Day landing, the heroic but doomed attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem. In the so-called years of peace since the Second World War, the Paras have seen action all over the world - from Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia. Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy - the events of "Bloody Sunday" in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and a continuing government inquiry. For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment. Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history bring home the reality (and cruelty) of combat. The events of "Bloody Sunday" are seen through their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually happened. |
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16pp b&w photographs, maps |
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UK |
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Metro Books, London |
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