Evolution of airborne operations 1939-1945

Stanley, Roy M., II2015

Books

Find it!
Remove Evolution of airborne operations 1939-1945 from your current list Save Evolution of airborne operations 1939-1945 to your current list

Total copies: 1

Available: 1

Availability by location

Place reservation

Summary

The development of air transport in the early 20th century led military strategists to examine the concept of inserting light infantry at key points behind enemy lines by air landing and air drop. The Germans were first off-the-mark with assaults in Norway and at Eben Emael in 1940. Crete saw a larger scale attack but while ultimately victorious the cost of men and equipment involved deterred any further Axis operation. The Allies on the other hand developed the concept dramatically with the large scale operation HUSKY in Sicily. Here, expert author and collector Roy Stanley traces the history of airborne landings in words and pictures.