{"product_id":"books-the-paras-by-john-parker","title":"The Paras","description":"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.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506586738961,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781900512893.jpg?v=1778114515","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-the-paras-by-john-parker","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}