The Paras by John Parker

The Paras by John Parker

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Zusammenfassung

This text gathers the testimonies of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment and provides first-hand accounts of the major events in their history, including an investigation into the events of "Bloody Sunday".

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The Paras by John Parker

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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ISBN 13 9781900512893
ISBN 10 1900512890
Titel The Paras
Autor John Parker
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag John Blake Publishing Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2010-03-16
Seitenanzahl 320
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