David, Saul
Sky Warriors: British Airborne Forces in the Second World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008522162
- author:
- David, Saul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The British airborne experience during the Second World War is told in a riveting new history by bestselling historian Saul David. The legendary 'Red Devils' were among the finest combat troops of the conflict, created at Churchill's instigation in June 1940. They served with distinction in every major theatre of the war, from North Africa to the Far East.
From the Bruneval Raid to the capture of the Primasole, Pegasus and Arnhem Bridges, the airborne forces played a starring role in some of the most iconic operations in history. This is the first time the complete wartime story of the British airborne forces has been told, drawing on multiple archives, published memoirs, unpublished diaries and letters, and interviews with participants.
Sky Warriors is an accomplished act of storytelling, authoritative, far-reaching and deeply moving. It builds the narrative from the ground-up, providing a dramatic account of the airborne forces' recruitment, training and wartime exploits.
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