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Arnhem: The Fight to Sustain: The Untold Story of the Airborne Logisticians *SIGNED*

Door Frank Steer

Categorie
WO II
Boeknummer
#322751-XB9
Titel
Arnhem: The Fight to Sustain: The Untold Story of the Airborne Logisticians *SIGNED*
Auteur
Steer, Frank
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Leo Cooper
Jaar van uitgave
2000
ISBN10
0850527708
ISBN13
9780850527704
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original blue boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, 8vo. Signed by author on title page.
Samenvatting
On the ground the airborne logisticians at the battle of Arnhem fought to the bitter end, indistinguishable from their paratroop comrades. In the air, their deeds and sacrifice were shining examples of duty done under the most desperate circumstances. Witness the account of Flight Lieutenant H J King, navigator of Dakota KG 374 of 271 squadron RAF, Down Ampney: These men were not volunteers like aircrew. They received no flyingpay, yet were, without doubt, superb in their fulfilment of duty even though KG 374 was burning for the whole period over the dropping zone. Arnhem - The Fight To Sustain tells the stirring story of the men and the methods employed in sustaining 1st Airborne Division. It is the first account of forming corps of today's Royal Logistic Corps in action together. Followi... (Lees verder)ng extensive research the story draws heavily on contemporary documents and eyewitness accounts and is lavishly illustrated
Pagina's
176
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 25,00

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