Airborne: A Combat History of American Airborne Forces - Brossura

Flanagan, E. M.

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ISBN 10: 0891418334 ISBN 13: 9780891418337

Casa editrice: Presidio Pr, 2003

Riassunto

A history of the American Airborne troopers traces its developments from a largely experimental platoon in 1940 to a force containing five divisions and several independent battalions and regiments, citing their contributions to the major conflicts of the twentieth century. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“A DETAILED AND FASCINATING BOOK . . . A fine military history from the beginnings of the first real American airborne activities in the early days of World War II through Korea, Vietnam, and the first Gulf War.”
—Tampa Tribune & Times

L'autore:

E. M. Flanagan Jr. is America’s leading expert on airborne history. He is the author of many books, including Rakkasans and Corregidor. A World War II combat veteran with the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippines, he commanded troops at all levels up from company to field army during his thirty-six-year career. Flanagan retired from active duty in 1978 as a lieutenant general. He lives in Beaufort, South Carolina.
From the Hardcover edition.

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• Editore: Presidio Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0891418334
• ISBN 13: 9780891418337
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 496