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 109BC–AD313
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The Vikings
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Soldiers of the English Civil War (1)
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French Napoleonic Infantry Tactics 1792–1815
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World War II Infantry Tactics
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Nelson's Navy
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Medieval Siege Warfare
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World War I Trench Warfare (1)
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The Ancient Greeks
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The Zulus
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The Samurai
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The Crusades
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The British Army in Afghanistan 2006–14
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Finland at War 1939–45
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Sea Peoples of the Bronze Age Mediterranean c.1400 BC–1000 BC
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The Armada Campaign, 1588
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Pike and Shot Tactics 1590–1660
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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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U-Boat Crews 1914–45
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The Scottish Jacobite Army 1745–46
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Anglo-Saxon Kings and Warlords AD 400–1070
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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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Army Commandos 1940–45
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Early Samurai AD 200–1500
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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 1792–1815
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The Ancient Assyrians
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Roman Battle Tactics 390–110 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 1940–90
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Inside the Soviet Army
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World War II Street-Fighting Tactics
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The Texas Rangers
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 |