The Paras 1940-84 by Gregor Ferguson
Osprey's examination of the British Airborne Forces, from World War II (1939-1945) to the Falklands War (1982). On the night of 7 February 1941 the first British parachute unit was sent into action. Their target was the Tragino Aqueduct in Italy, and although the mission itself did not go to plan, the effect on Italian morale of this landing in the heart of their country was considerable. It was also a valuable achievement for the parachutists to have proved themselves in action, even on so small a scale, at a time when Britain was reeling from defeat to defeat. Since then, British Airborne Forces have proved themselves in action time and time again, in a variety of different theatres from Europe to the Falklands.-
Roman Battle Tactics 109BCAD313
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The Normans
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The Vikings
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French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 17921815
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Soldiers of the English Civil War (1)
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World War II Infantry Tactics
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Medieval Siege Warfare
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The Ancient Greeks
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Nelson's Navy
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The Zulus
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World War I Trench Warfare (1)
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The British Army in Afghanistan 2006-14
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The Crusades
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The Samurai
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Finland at War 193945
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Sea Peoples of the Bronze Age Mediterranean c.1400 BC1000 BC
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The Armada Campaign, 1588
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Pike and Shot Tactics 15901660
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British Commanders of World War II
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The British Army in the 1980s
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The 'Grossdeutschland' Division in World War II
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British Forces in Zululand 1879
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The SAS 1983-2014
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World War II Infantry Anti-Tank Tactics
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Spetsnaz
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Early Samurai AD 2001500
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The Persian Army 560-330 BC
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Knights at Tournament
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The British Reconnaissance Corps in World War II
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British Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 17921815
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Roman Battle Tactics 390110 BC
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Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan
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The Athenian Army 507-322 BC
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US Army Airborne 194090
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Scottish Renaissance Armies 15131550
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Inside the Soviet Army
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World War II Street-Fighting Tactics
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U-Boat Crews 191445
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The Janissaries
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The Texas Rangers
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The Scottish Jacobite Army 1745-46
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Post-Roman Kingdoms
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Anglo-Saxon Kings and Warlords AD 4001070
Gregor Ferguson was born in 1956 in Lanarkshire, the son of a former paratrooper, and himself served for three years in the 10th (Volunteer) Bn. The Parachute Regiment. He served in a rifle company and in the battalion Intelligence Cell, before leaving the Territorial Army due to an ankle injury. A professional journalist, he has contributed many articles to military publications.
Kevin Lyles is a talented illustrator of 20th century military subjects. He has illustrated several books for Osprey over the years.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780850455731 |
| ISBN 10 | 0850455731 |
| Title | The Paras 1940-84 |
| Author | Gregor Ferguson |
| Series | Elite |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 1984-09-27 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |