US Airborne soldier vs German soldier: Sicily, Normandy, and Operation Market Garden, 1943-44 9781472828569, 9781472828552, 9781472828545, 9781472828576, 1472828569
The US Airborne force fielded some of the toughest, best-trained, and most resourceful troops of World War II--all neces
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English Pages 81 pages: illustrations (some colour), maps Year 2018
Table of contents :
Cover
Contents
Introduction
The Opposing Sides
Origins and Doctrine
Recruitment and Morale
Weaponry, Training, and Tactics
Command, Control, and Communications
Biazza Ridge: July 11, 1943
La Fière: June 6-7, 1944
Nijmegen: September 19-20, 1944
Analysis
Sicily
Normandy
Nijmegen
Aftermath
Unit Organizations
Bibliography
Index
Imprint.
Cover
Contents
Introduction
The Opposing Sides
Origins and Doctrine
Recruitment and Morale
Weaponry, Training, and Tactics
Command, Control, and Communications
Biazza Ridge: July 11, 1943
La Fière: June 6-7, 1944
Nijmegen: September 19-20, 1944
Analysis
Sicily
Normandy
Nijmegen
Aftermath
Unit Organizations
Bibliography
Index
Imprint.
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- David; Noon
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