US Army Airborne 1940–90 cover
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Description

The first 50 years of the US Army airborne arm is a story of continuing battles with the nation's enemies, of battles within the Army's hierarchy, of change, and of adaptation.

This comprehensive, illustrated volume tracks this history, highlighting the airborne soldier's uncanny ability to adapt and be flexible over the years. Focusing on the motivation and ésprit de corps this attitude fostered within these units, this is an engaging survey of how the airborne army changed in the years between 1940 and 1990.

The first class pairing of Gordon L. Rottman and Ron Volstad bring to life the history of these remarkable troops.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Early Days
World War II
Post-war and Korea
The 'Pentomic' Era
The ROAD to Vietnam
Army of Excellence
The Plates

Product details

Published 27 Sep 1990
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9780850459487
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Elite
Short code ELI 31
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Gordon L. Rottman

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, vol…

Illustrator

Ronald Volstad

Ronald B. Volstad was born in 1949 in Alberta, Can…

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