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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 A wealth of first-hand and until now unpublished materials brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum.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 A wealth of first-hand and until now unpublished materials brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum.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.
British Parachute Forces 1940 45
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Author : Howard Percy Davies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974-01-01
British Parachute Forces 1940 45 written by Howard Percy Davies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974-01-01 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
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.
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.
Us Paratrooper 1941 45
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Author : Carl Smith
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-20
Us Paratrooper 1941 45 written by Carl Smith and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-20 with History categories.
In Sicily, Normandy, and in the frozen hills of the Ardennes, America's airborne warriors proved themselves some of the toughest and most determined soldiers of World War 2. What made these soldiers so special? How were they recruited, how did they learn to jump and fight? What special tactics and equipment did they use? This title looks at what it was like to be one of the United States' airborne elite, through the experiences of the soldiers themselves. It is the story of the men who invariably led the way; the soldiers who flew to battle and walked home.
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.
Roman Legionary 109 58 Bc
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Author : Ross Cowan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-30
Roman Legionary 109 58 Bc written by Ross Cowan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with History categories.
The Roman centurion, holding the legionaries steady before the barbarian horde and then leading them forward to victory, was the heroic exemplar of the Roman world. This was thanks to the Marian reforms, which saw the centurion, although inferior in military rank and social class, superseding the tribune as the legion's most important officer. This period of reform in the Roman Army is often overlooked, but the invincible armies that Julius Caesar led into Gaul were the refined products of 50 years of military reforms. Using specially commissioned artwork and detailed battle reports, this new study examines the Roman legionary soldier at this crucial time in the history of the Roman Republic from its domination by Marius and Sulla to the beginning of the rise of Julius Caesar.
British Paratrooper Vs Fallschirmj Ger
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Author : David Greentree
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-09-20
British Paratrooper Vs Fallschirmj Ger written by David Greentree and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-20 with History categories.
The airborne forces of Britain and Germany were among their best troops of World War II and when they met in battle the result was a brutal trial of strength. British paratroopers and German Fallschirmjäger clashed repeatedly and their training, tactics, experience, morale and weaponry were tested against each other, not least in the three bruising encounters outlined here, in Tunisia and Sicily. From the British attempts to seize the airfields at Depienne and Oudna to the bloody night battle for Green Hill and the bitter struggle for Primosole Bridge in Sicily, these highly trained parachute troops clashed with their opposite numbers, gaining experience, refining tactics and learning valuable lessons.
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.