Saunders, Tim
Hell's Highway (Battleground Europe)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780850528374
- author:
- Saunders, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.5 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Battles & campaigns
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hell's Highway: U.S. 101st Airborne -1944 is a detailed account of the pivotal road that the British 3rd Guards Armoured Division had to advance down rapidly, playing a crucial role in relieving the American Paras at Nijmegen and the British I st Airborne Division at Arnhem.
This book uses personal accounts to bring to life the dramatic story of Hell's Highway, adopting a clear and successful style reminiscent of Battleground works. By relying on first-hand experiences, it provides a unique insight into this significant event in World War II.
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