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The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.
| ISBN: | 9781780969152 |
| Publication date: | 20th January 2014 |
| Author: | Gordon L Rottman |
| Illustrator: | M Stacey |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Elite |
| Genres: |
Second World War Air forces and warfare |
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The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.
World War II US Parachute Infantry Regiments features in the following genres: Second World War, Air forces and warfare
World War II US Parachute Infantry Regiments is available in Paperback
World War II US Parachute Infantry Regiments was written by Gordon L Rottman and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
World War II US Parachute Infantry Regiments has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Elite series
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