McNab, Chris
The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939-45
- 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
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 Casemate's publication is based on previously unpublished archive material, making it an invaluable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike.