US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments - Couverture souple

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Rottman, Gordon L.

 
9781780969152: US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1780969155 ISBN 13 : 9781780969152
Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world.

The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit. This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps and all their battles.

The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.

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À propos des auteurs

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Mark Stacey was born in Manchester, UK, in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.

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Éditeur
Osprey Publishing
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1780969155
ISBN 13 
9781780969152
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Stacey Mark
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
64
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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