Paratrooper!: THe Saga of US Army and Marine Parachute and Glider Combat Troops During World Warll
By Gerard M. Devlin
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1979
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a exceptionally well researched and well written account of US airborne forces during the Second World War. The author covers the history of the airborne concept in the US from as early as Ben Franklin’s idea on using ballons to transport troops behind enemy lines, and Billy Mitchell’s plan to form an airborne division in the First World War. The book uses a chronological approach, covering all the campaigns and operations in which the US forces participated during the Second World War.
Notes - Book Club Edition. Slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
By Gerard M. Devlin
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1979
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a exceptionally well researched and well written account of US airborne forces during the Second World War. The author covers the history of the airborne concept in the US from as early as Ben Franklin’s idea on using ballons to transport troops behind enemy lines, and Billy Mitchell’s plan to form an airborne division in the First World War. The book uses a chronological approach, covering all the campaigns and operations in which the US forces participated during the Second World War.
Notes - Book Club Edition. Slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
By Gerard M. Devlin
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1979
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a exceptionally well researched and well written account of US airborne forces during the Second World War. The author covers the history of the airborne concept in the US from as early as Ben Franklin’s idea on using ballons to transport troops behind enemy lines, and Billy Mitchell’s plan to form an airborne division in the First World War. The book uses a chronological approach, covering all the campaigns and operations in which the US forces participated during the Second World War.
Notes - Book Club Edition. Slight wear and tear on dust jacket.
