| 82nd Airborne in Normandy: A History in Period Photos Contributor(s): Francois, Dominique (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764320572 ISBN-13: 9780764320576 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 940.541 |
| LCCN: 2004105870 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.7" W x 11.1" (3.60 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On June 6, 1944, paratroops of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division jumped in to Normandy with the River, Ste. Mere Eglise, and other surrounding villages. 82nd commander Major General Matthew Ridgway would later state about their exploits: thirty-three days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained ever relinquished. This new, large-format book contains many first-person accounts from 82nd veterans, and more than 350 photographs and maps - most published here for the first time - as well as a selection of full-color photographs of World War II era airborne uniforms and equipment. |