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Paras Versus the Reich

Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-45

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Paras Versus the Reich

Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-45

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

This book traces the development of airborne forces from earliest mythology to their earth-shattering debut in the Second World War.

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Dundurn

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1550024701

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9781550024708

Of Courage and Determination

The First Special Service Force, "The Devil's Brigade," 1942-44

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Of Courage and Determination

The First Special Service Force, "The Devil's Brigade," 1942-44

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devil’s Brigade" struck fear into the very heart of the Axis. In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies found themselves with their backs against the wall. With their armies, tactics, doctrine, and equipment in tatters, the Allies turned to special operations forces to carry the fight to the Axis enemy until their conventional forces could be built up once again. Specially selected and trained, these forces struck fear into the hearts of the enemy. One such unit, the First Special Service Force (FSSF) or Devil’s Brigade, was created for a hazardous mission in Norway. This unique formation was composed of both Americans and Canadians who served side by side without distinction of nationality. A killer elite, the FSSF consistently demonstrated courage and determination and earned itself an unrivaled combat record at Monte la Difensa and Anzio in Italy and in the invasion of southern France.

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1459709667

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9781459709669

Tip of the Spear

An Intimate Account of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Tip of the Spear

An Intimate Account of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

This is the story of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, established as the "tip of the spear" of Allied attacks in the Second World War.

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1550023888

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9781550023886

Paras Versus the Reich

Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Paras Versus the Reich

Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

This meticulously researched book traces the development of airborne forces from their 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 skills, and tenacity of Canada's paratroopers in the Second World War.

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1459712722

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9781459712720

Tip of the Spear

An Intimate Account of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Tip of the Spear

An Intimate Account of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, 1942-1945

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

In the midst of the Second World War, the Germans introduced a new kind of warfare that had never been seen before, featuring a new kind of soldier: the paratrooper. The public and military alike were astonished by the feats of daring and martial prowess displayed by the intrepid troops, who soon became the epitome of the modern combat soldier. The Allies countered by setting up their own airborne forces. In Canada, 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion was established to serve as the "tip of the spear" of Allied attacks. In fact, it was this battalion that was first into Normandy for the D-Day invasion. Tip of the Spear tells in stunning black-and-white pictures the story of the Battalion from its inception in 1942 to its disbandment in 1945. Without question, the Battalion - or more accurately, its members - laid the foundation and established the airborne legacy that other Canadian airborne establishments could proudly follow and build on.

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1554883644

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9781554883646

Of Courage and Determination

The First Special Service Force, "The Devil's Brigade," 1942-44

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

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Of Courage and Determination

The First Special Service Force, "The Devil's Brigade," 1942-44

By: Bernd Horn,Michel Wyczynski

In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies desperately tried to slow down the Axis tide of conquest. With victory slipping away, the Allies turned to special operations forces such as the First Special Service Force or Devil's Brigade to carry the fight to the enemy.

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Dundurn

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1459709659

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9781459709652

Canadian Airborne Forces since 1942

By: B Horn PhD,Michel Wyczynski

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Canadian Airborne Forces since 1942

By: B Horn PhD,Michel Wyczynski

Osprey's detailed study of the fascinating and proud history of the Canadian Airborne Regiments, from World War II (1939-1945) to the present day. The 1st Canadian Parachute Bn jumped into Normandy on D-Day as part of 6th British Airborne Division. They fought with distinction for the rest of the North-West Europe campaign, making a second combat jump at the Rhine crossings in March 1945, and fighting in Holland until VE-Day. In the post-war years the Canadian SAS and the Mobile Striking Force maintained an airborne capability, formalized in 1968 with the raising of a Canadian Airborne Regt, which later served overseas in Cyprus and Somalia. Since its disbandment in 1995 a parachute capability has been maintained by companies of light infantry units – Royal 22e Regt, Princess Patricia's, and Royal Canadian Regt - which served against the Taliban and al-Quaida in Afghanistan, 2002–03.

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1841769851

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Paras Versus the Reich

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Paras Versus the Reich

Paras Versus the Reich

Tip of the Spear

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Of Courage and Determination

Of Courage and Determination

Canadian Airborne Forces since 1942

Canadian Airborne Forces since 1942

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