The Last Drop by Stephen Wright

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Summary

First full-length history of the largest and most successful airborne offensive ever. Scores of eyewitness accounts from paratroopers, glidermen, pilots, and infantrymen plus details on planes, gliders, and equipment. Recounts the actions for which participants won two Medals of Honor, a Victoria Cross, and a Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.

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The Last Drop by Stephen Wright

Operation Varsity was the last major airborne offensive of World War II and remains the largest and most successful single-lift drop in history. Conducted by the American 17th and British 6th Airborne Divisions, the goal of the operation was to cross the Rhine River and gain a foothold in Germany. The Last Drop details the horrors of parachuting through flak-filled skies, the dangers of piloting a glider safely to the ground, and the struggles of infantry combat, and shows how thorough training, extensive planning, solid execution, and sheer guts combined to make Operation Varsity a stunning victory.
Stephen L. Wright is co-author of One Night in June (978-1-8403-7183-3).
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ISBN 13 9780811736558
ISBN 10 0811736555
Title The Last Drop
Author Stephen L Wright
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Stackpole Books
Year published 2018-02-15
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.