The Paras 1940–84 cover
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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.

Table of Contents

The Sons of Bellerophon/European Operations 1941-42 · The Mediterranean 1942-45 · North-West Europe 1943-45 · The Far East 1941-46 · Post-War Service · The Falklands 1982 · The Plates

Product details

Published 27 Sep 1984
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9780850455731
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Elite
Short code ELI 1
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Gregor Ferguson

Gregor Ferguson was born in 1956 in Lanarkshire, t…

Illustrator

Kevin Lyles

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