| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xix, 425 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"A historical account of Operation Varsity, the largest airborne invasion of World War II"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
"Where in the hell is everybody at?" -- The Spartan -- Thunder from heaven -- Deliberate and disciplined -- Fifty percent of two is one -- Every hour a gift -- Sequitis bastaii -- Secret destinations -- "Satanic plans of annihilation" -- "Two if by sea?" -- "Good hunting" -- "Let's go!" -- "The Yanks are coming" -- "Now is when you pray" -- "I shall fear no evil" -- "Are they going to shoot us now?" -- "A very dirty business" -- "We had luck with us" -- "Organized resistance has now ceased" -- "This is a pursuit". |
| Subject(S) |
Operation Varsity, 1945.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany.
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| ISBN |
9781501179372 (hardcover) |
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1501179373 (hardcover) |
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