THE PARAS - AN ORAL HISTORY (HARDCOVER) IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Published to coincide with 75th anniversary of its formation, this is the definitive history of the iconic Parachute Regiment, told through the voices of more than 200 of the soldiers themselves. From the daring raids of World War 2 through Northern Ireland, The Falklands, Bosnia and Afghanistan, the Paras have a reputation for being where the fighting is fiercest and the odds of survival are often stacked heavily against them. The gripping, visceral first person narrative makes this book stand apart from conventional regimental histories. Features Summary The soldiers of one of the world's most famous fighting forces, the Paras, tell the gripping story of the regiment in their own words. Author Max Arthur Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Release date 20170829 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4447-8758-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4447-8758-0