The Paras : The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment Hardback
by John Parker
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Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. "The Red Devils" have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years - the capture of Sicily, the D-Day landing, the heroic but doomed attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem.
In the so-called years of peace since the Second World War, the Paras have seen action all over the world - from Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia.
Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy - the events of "Bloody Sunday" in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and a continuing government inquiry.
For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment.
Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history bring home the reality (and cruelty) of combat.
The events of "Bloody Sunday" are seen through their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually happened.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:320 pages, 16pp b&w photographs, maps
- Publisher:John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2010
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- ISBN:9781900512893
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:320 pages, 16pp b&w photographs, maps
- Publisher:John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2010
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- ISBN:9781900512893