Airborne assault : parachute forces in action, 1940-91
Quarrie, Bruce1991
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During World War II both sides used paratroops and, post-1945, they have been deployed in operations from Malaya, Borneo and Indochina to Radfan, Suez, the Falklands and Grenada. This book looks at the history of parachute regiments - describing their organization and composition.
Main title:
Airborne assault : parachute forces in action, 1940-91 / Bruce Quarrie.
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Imprint:
Sparkford : Patrick Stephens, 1991.
Collation:
216p. : ill., maps, plans, ports. ; 25cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p209-210. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9780850598070
Dewey class:
356.1664356.166
Language:
English
BRN:
666879
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