Pegasus Diaries: the Private Papers of Major John Howard Dsc by John Howard

Pegasus Diaries: the Private Papers of Major John Howard Dsc by John Howard

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Talks about the legendary Major John Howard's papers. John Howard was the architect and hero of the famous Pegasus Bridge coup-de-main operation. Pegasus Bridge was the crucial key objective on the eve of D Day. This book reveals the full character of this charismatic leader.

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Pegasus Diaries: the Private Papers of Major John Howard Dsc by John Howard

John Howard's name will forever be linked to the highly successful Pegasus Bridge assault by his glider-born company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. His men regarded him with awe and his courage and toughness were bye-words. However this book reveals the human side of the man as well as providing a graphic account of the preparation, actual operation and aftermath of this iconic raid.The Pegasus Diaries is a book that will be enjoyed by men and women alike, presenting as it does a complex man often torn between his high sense of loyalty to his men and devotion to duty.
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ISBN 13 9781844154463
ISBN 10 1844154467
Title Pegasus Diaries: the Private Papers of Major John Howard Dsc
Author John Howard
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published 2006-06-06
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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