The Last Drop :Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945

Publication subTitle :Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945

Author: Wright > Stephen E.  

Publisher: Stackpole Books‎

Publication year: 2008

E-ISBN: 9780811741002

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780811703109

Subject: K516.44 法西斯统治时期(1933~1945年)

Keyword: 世界军事

Language: ENG

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Description

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.

Chapter

CHAPTER 2 Planning for Varsity

CHAPTER 3 Training

CHAPTER 4 Final Preparations

CHAPTER 5 Takeoff

CHAPTER 6 The 6th Airborne Lands

CHAPTER 7 Securing the British Sector

CHAPTER 8 The 17th Airborne Lands

CHAPTER 9 Securing the American Sector

CHAPTER 10 The Second Day

Epilogue

APPENDIX A Resupply

APPENDIX B Orders of Battle

APPENDIX C Divisional Orders

APPENDIX D Aircraft Specifications

APPENDIX E Air Movement Tables

Bibliography

Index

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