Evolution of Airborne Operations 1939-1945 WWII Military History USAF Book canada Published by Vanwell in 1992

Published by Vanwell in 1992

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Published by the Warner Old Timers' Association in 1962

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Evolution of Airborne Operations 1939-1945 WWII Military History USAF Book canada Published by Vanwell in 1992Condition: Used Like New The development of air transport in the early 20th Century led military strategists to examine the concept of inserting light infantry at key points behind enemy lines by air landing and air drop. The Germans were first off the mark with assaults in Norway and at Eben Emael in 1940. Crete saw a larger scale attack but while ultimately victorious the cost of men and equipment involved deterred any further Axis operation. The