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The Paras: The Inside Story of Britain''s Toughest Regiment

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By (author): John Parker

Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. 'The Red Devils' have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years - the capture of Sicily, the D-Day landing, the heroic but doomed attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem. In the savage wars of 'peace' since the Second World War, the Paras have seen action all over the world - from Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia. Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy - the events of 'Bloody Sunday' in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and a continuing government inquiry. For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment. Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history make enthralling reading, bringing home the reality (and cruelty) of combat in a way no dry, official history could do. The events of 'Bloody Sunday' are seen through their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually happened. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 634g
  • Dimensions: 154 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 30 Apr 2012
  • Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781843580041

About John Parker

John Parker is the author of several internationally successful books on military history including SBS: The Inside Story of the Special Boat Service The Gurkhas and Death of a Hero: Captain Robert Nairac GC and the Undercover War in Northern Ireland (Metro) which Frederick Forsyth called 'an extraordinary story of the death of a very brave young man and a tragedy of our times.'

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