World War II Troop Type Parachutes: Allies: U.S., Britain, Russia - An Illustrated Study (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by Guy Richards
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- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 0764317814
- ISBN 13
- 9780764317811
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About This Item
Schiffer Publishing, 2003. Paperback. New. New oversized softcover in glossy printed wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. (8.5 x 0.6 x 10.9 inches) Includes photos, illustrations, appendices, and bibliography. 144 pp.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. World War II Troop Type Parachutes is uniquely suited for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished period and contemporary photographs. Collectors, modelers and researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Allied powers in World War II. Additionally, technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are discussed if they alter or refute what has previously been accepted as fact. Also available is a companion volume that covers the World War II Axis countries: Germany, Japan, and Italy. The chapters in each volume are arranged in the approximate chronological order of development. Author Guy Richards became interested in the history of military parachuting shortly after graduating from the U.S. Army's Airborne school in 1968. A long time sport parachutist, FAA licensed Rigger and graduate of the Military Free Fall course at Ft. Bragg, NC, he has always been an avid student of military history.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. World War II Troop Type Parachutes is uniquely suited for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished period and contemporary photographs. Collectors, modelers and researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Allied powers in World War II. Additionally, technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are discussed if they alter or refute what has previously been accepted as fact. Also available is a companion volume that covers the World War II Axis countries: Germany, Japan, and Italy. The chapters in each volume are arranged in the approximate chronological order of development. Author Guy Richards became interested in the history of military parachuting shortly after graduating from the U.S. Army's Airborne school in 1968. A long time sport parachutist, FAA licensed Rigger and graduate of the Military Free Fall course at Ft. Bragg, NC, he has always been an avid student of military history.
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- Bookseller
- The Anthropologists Closet (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 201029
- Title
- World War II Troop Type Parachutes: Allies: U.S., Britain, Russia - An Illustrated Study (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
- Author
- Guy Richards
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0764317814
- ISBN 13
- 9780764317811
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Atglen, Pa, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- military, World War II, Allies, parachutes, war, airborne, troops, equipment, army
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