British Airborne Troops 1940 45
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British Airborne Troops 1940 45
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Author : Barry Gregory
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
British Airborne Troops 1940 45 written by Barry Gregory and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Great Britain categories.
British Airborne Troops 1940 1945
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Author : Barry Gregory
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
British Airborne Troops 1940 1945 written by Barry Gregory and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with categories.
British Paratrooper 1940 45
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Author : Rebecca Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-01-20
British Paratrooper 1940 45 written by Rebecca Skinner and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-20 with History categories.
Inspired by the exploits of the German Fallschirmjäger in the blitzkrieg campaigns, Winston Churchill called for the formation of a 5,000-strong Airborne Force in June 1940. From these beginnings The Parachute Regiment became one of the foremost units of the British Army both in World War II and up to the present day. This new history of the British Paratrooper, from 1940 to 1945, details the unique training, weapons and equipment used by these elite troops. A wealth of first-hand and until now unpublished materials brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum. Illustrations and photographs illuminate the equipment and combat performance of the elite 'Paras' in the context of some of the most significant campaigns of World War II, including D-Day and Operation Market-Garden.
British Paratrooper 1940 45
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Author : Rebecca Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-01-20
British Paratrooper 1940 45 written by Rebecca Skinner and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-20 with History categories.
Inspired by the exploits of the German Fallschirmjäger in the blitzkrieg campaigns, Winston Churchill called for the formation of a 5,000-strong Airborne Force in June 1940. From these beginnings The Parachute Regiment became one of the foremost units of the British Army both in World War II and up to the present day. This new history of the British Paratrooper, from 1940 to 1945, details the unique training, weapons and equipment used by these elite troops. A wealth of first-hand and until now unpublished materials brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum. Illustrations and photographs illuminate the equipment and combat performance of the elite 'Paras' in the context of some of the most significant campaigns of World War II, including D-Day and Operation Market-Garden.
Churchill S Spearhead
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Author : John Greenacre
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2010-06-19
Churchill S Spearhead written by John Greenacre and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-19 with History categories.
This book covers the inception, growth and employment of Britains airborne forces (parachute and glider-borne formations) between June 1940 and March 1945. It takes a comparative approach and follows tailored lines of development. Each of these lines—politics and policy, equipment and technology, personnel and training, command and control and concepts and doctrine—influence each other.The contents include:Politics and Policy: The political environment within which the major decisions were made concerning the concept of development of Britains airborne forces. Churchills personal contribution, the effect of inter-service rivalry and the influence of other government departments. Equipment and Technology: The methods and obstacles of procuring and supplying the bespoke equipment required by airborne forces. The supply of combat equipment, the provision of support aircraft and the procurement of gliders. Personnel and Training: The effort incurred to man the new force and the effect of different approaches to recruitment and training. The selection and recruitment of airborne personnel, the individual training of paratroops and glider pilots and the role of collective training prior to operations. Command and Control: The ability of individuals in key appointments to influence the path of development and the operational and tactical employment of the force. The reaction and approach of higher commanders to the new capability, the selection and impact of commanders within the airborne force and the influence of the airborne staff. Concept and Doctrine: Examines the manner in which Britains airborne forces were employed and performed on operations in the Mediterranean and northwest Europe. How the development of the airborne concept was influenced by physical constraints (equipment and personnel), the ideas of higher commanders and the German example. The impact of individual commanders and physical limitations.
The Red Beret
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Author : Hilary Aidan St. George Saunders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1950
The Red Beret written by Hilary Aidan St. George Saunders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1950 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
The Red Beret The Story Of The Parachute Regiment At War 1940 1945
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Author : Hilary St. George Saunders MC
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2016-07-26
The Red Beret The Story Of The Parachute Regiment At War 1940 1945 written by Hilary St. George Saunders MC and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-26 with History categories.
They were no ordinary soldiers. Their battlefields were behind enemy lines. They dropped silently from the sky, bringing messages of death and destruction. Lightly armed, unsupported by tanks and heavy artillery, they fought time after time against overwhelming odds—and won. This is the story of Arnhem, Bruneval, the Ardennes, Normandy, the crossing of the Rhine. It is the story of the Red Devils, the most heroic band of daredevils any war has ever produced. This is the story of the Parachute Regiment, of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men, drawn from almost every unit of the British Army, who volunteered to reach the field of battle by a novel and unique method. They were the first to wear the Red Beret, and to earn for themselves the name of the ‘Red Devils’, bestowed upon them in North Africa by an enemy who had good cause to fear their prowess. They were not, however, the only members of the British Army to wear this distinguished headgear. Those who dropped with them belonging to the Royal Engineers, the Royal Artillery, the Royal Corps of Signals, the Royal Army Service Corps and the Royal Army Medical Corps and those who went to battle in gliders also wore it and added lustre to its fame. Their story will, I hope, one day be told, when the facts have been collected and are available.
The Paras 1940 84
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Author : Gregor Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1984-09-27
The Paras 1940 84 written by Gregor Ferguson and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-09-27 with History categories.
Osprey's examination of the British Airborne Forces, from World War II (1939-1945) to the Falklands War (1982). On the night of 7 February 1941 the first British parachute unit was sent into action. Their target was the Tragino Aqueduct in Italy, and although the mission itself did not go to plan, the effect on Italian morale of this landing in the heart of their country was considerable. It was also a valuable achievement for the parachutists to have proved themselves in action, even on so small a scale, at a time when Britain was reeling from defeat to defeat. Since then, British Airborne Forces have proved themselves in action time and time again, in a variety of different theatres from Europe to the Falklands.
The Race For The Rhine Bridges 1940 1944 1945
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Author : Alexander McKee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
The Race For The Rhine Bridges 1940 1944 1945 written by Alexander McKee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with History categories.
"The Rhine is Germany's main commercial highway, containing many of its major ports. In war, it is vital for the Germans to push an enemy to outflank the entire river barrier preparatory to taking the industrial target. During World War II, there were three great Rhine campaigns, the last which was the Allies' final push for the victory and the Germans' last hope of resistance. The soldiers who went forward to the attack of counterattack--or who dropped from the skies--were of many nationalities: Dutch, French, German, British, Canadian, and American. As the Germans lost ground, the ineveitable order to blow the bridges behind them came. Hitler ordered that any officer who failed to blow a bridge in time was to be shot. But he complicated the difficult decision by adding that anyone who blew a Rhine bridge too early was also to be shot." -- Taken from dust jacket.
Britain S Airborne Forces Of Wwii
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Author : Mark Magreehan
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2021-05-31
Britain S Airborne Forces Of Wwii written by Mark Magreehan and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-31 with History categories.
The Second World War saw huge advancements in military tactics and technology occurring at an unprecedented pace. One such development was the employment of forces able to deploy at short notice by parachute across the globe, utilizing the opportunities created by the advancements in aeronautical technology. These forces were created to deliver an in-depth shock effect, and few have attracted more attention than Britain’s famed Parachute Regiment. This formation was born from the humble beginnings of a fledgling unit drawn together from the British Army and Royal Air Force after Winston Churchill called for a new capability to be created following German airborne successes in the opening stages of the Second World War. Despite being initially poorly equipped, operating outdated aircraft and wearing clothing copied from captured German examples, the Parachute Regiment rapidly grew into what would become two complete airborne divisions – formations which played a key role in the destruction of the Axis forces. The equipment needed by these men rapidly changed as the war evolved and this is clearly illustrated in the author’s fine and unique collection of rare airborne items from that period, several of them being the sole surviving items known to exist. The chronological historical information on Britain’s paratroopers’ role and development during the Second World War in this highly illustrated book is not only supported by a comprehensive and rare collection of items displaying the development and expansion of their equipment for each operation, but also by hundreds of original pictures which embrace the entire period. Additionally, the book also briefly covers the Polish Parachute Brigade and the Canadian parachute formations embedded into the British order of battle. This book provides a comprehensive pictorial display of Britain airborne forces which will prove to be a ‘must have’ tool for military history enthusiasts, airborne collectors, re-enactors and modelers, as well as current serving soldiers linked by service to this truly special military formation.