Wright, Stephen L.

The Last Drop: Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945

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ISBN 13:: 9780811736558
author:: Wright, Stephen L.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Stackpole Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 22.35 x 15.24 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:: History, Europe, Great Britain
Condition:: New
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Operation Varsity was the last major airborne offensive of World War II and remains the largest and most successful single-lift drop in history. Conducted by the American 17th and British 6th Airborne Divisions, the goal of the operation was to cross the Rhine River and gain a foothold in Germany. The Last Drop provides a detailed account of the horrors of parachuting through flak-filled skies, the dangers of piloting a glider safely to the ground, and the struggles of infantry combat. The book shows how thorough training, extensive planning, solid execution, and sheer guts combined to make Operation Varsity a stunning victory. This book offers a gripping insight into one of the most significant airborne operations of World War II, shedding light on the bravery and determination of those who took part in it.

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