McNab, Chris

The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939-45

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ISBN 13:
9781612007915
author:
McNab, Chris
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Casemate UK
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Genre:
Government Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.14

Description

The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939-45 by Chris McNab provides an in-depth look at the rigorous training and tactics used by military paratroopers during World War II. Using archive material from various primary sources, this book offers a detailed insight into the development of airborne assault as a key innovation in infantry warfare. The manual explains paratrooper theory, training, and practice in detail, shedding light on the exceptional stamina, courage, and intelligence required to become a military paratrooper. The book covers the evolution of paratrooper units during World War II, including notable operations such as D-Day and Operation Market Garden. Casemate's publication is based on previously unpublished archive material, making it an invaluable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike.

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