Bowman, Martin W
Airmen of Arnhem
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526746115
- author:
- Bowman, Martin W
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.73 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Airmen of Arnhem: Operation 'Market' is a gripping account of the airborne side of the Battle of Arnhem, presented with black and white wartime photographs. Martin Bowman recounts the events of Operation 'Market-Garden' in September 1944, a heroic failure that came at great cost. The operation spanned ten Allied lifts over nine days, often in foul weather, with 4,050 aircraft employed, including towed gliders and resupply crews. The narrative is punctuated by stories of individual heroism, such as that of David Lord, a RAF Dakota pilot posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Bowman's account humanizes a period of wartime history often reduced to mere facts, highlighting the gallant and valorous contribution of the airmen involved. Their incredible stories of courage, camaraderie, and encounters with the enemy offer a more personalized view of Operation 'Market'. This book provides an unparalleled account of the airborne side of Operation 'Market-Garden, complemented by the author's background information that give an overall picture of each air operation.
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