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PARAS VERSUS THE REICH: CANADA'S PARATROOPERS AT WAR, 1942-45.

PARAS VERSUS THE REICH: CANADA'S PARATROOPERS AT WAR, 1942-45. Paperback - 2003

by Horn, Bernd, Lieutenant-Colonel and Wyczynski, Michel. Foreword by Brigadier (retired) S. James L. Hill

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Toronto: Dundurn, 2003. 351 pp, large 8vo (9" H). B&w drawings, maps. "This meticulously researched book traces the development of airborne forces from earliest mythology to their earth-shattering debut in the Second World War. More importantly, it reveals in exacting detail the story of Canada's paratroopers - from the early resistance to their establishment, the rigorous selection process and gruelling training, to their unrivalled combat record. It tells the story of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, which never failed to achieve its assigned missions, nor did it ever lose an objective once captured. Through the pages of this book the reader will experience the exceptional courage, endurance, fighting skill, and tenacity of Canada's paratroopers in the Second World War." Interior - tiny curl at bottom corner of first few pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - rubbing to glossy covers, small crease at bottom corner of front cover, slight waviness to edges of text block.. Not Signed. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good-.
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  • Title PARAS VERSUS THE REICH: CANADA'S PARATROOPERS AT WAR, 1942-45.
  • Author Horn, Bernd, Lieutenant-Colonel and Wyczynski, Michel. Foreword by Brigadier (retired) S. James L. Hill
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good-
  • Pages 280
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dundurn, Toronto
  • Date 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 24514
  • ISBN 9781550024708 / 1550024701
  • Weight 1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.16 x 6 x 0.78 in (23.27 x 15.24 x 1.98 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003501210
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.54

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About the author

Lieutenant-Colonel Bernd Horn is a serving officer in the Canadian Forces and former Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment. He is the honorary historian for the Canadian Airborne Forces Museum, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Association, and the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada.

Michel Wyczynski has worked at the National Archives of Canada for the past 24 years, primarily in political and military archives. He is the honorary archivist for the Canadian Airborne Forces Museum, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Association, and the Airborne Regiment Association of Canada.

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