Paras - The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment. (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	John Blake Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	October 2012
Authors:	John Parker
Dimensions:	196 x 130 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-85782-800-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Special & elite forces
LSN:	1-85782-800-3
Barcode:	9781857828009

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