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The Battle of the Bridges: The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Operation Market Garden
Frank Van Lunteren
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Description for The Battle of the Bridges: The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Operation Market Garden
Paperback. Now in paperback: the story of the 504th PIR in Operation Market Garden. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Operation Market Garden has been recorded as a complete Allied failure in World War II, an overreach that resulted in an entire airborne division being destroyed at its apex. However, within that operation were episodes of heroism that still remain unsung. This book seeks to recount these stories of immense bravery.
Operation Market Garden has been recorded as a complete Allied failure in World War II, an overreach that resulted in an entire airborne division being destroyed at its apex. However, within that operation were episodes of heroism that still remain unsung. This book seeks to recount these stories of immense bravery.
Product Details
Publisher
Casemate Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781612004778
SKU
V9781612004778
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About Frank Van Lunteren
Frank van Lunteren was born and raised in Arnhem, the Netherlands. He has been interested in military history, and particularly airborne operations, since he was a child. He originally conducted research on the wartime service of Ted Bachenheimer (1923-44), the famous top scout of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II. But his contacts proliferated, as did his ... Read more
Reviews for The Battle of the Bridges: The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Operation Market Garden
A readable but informative book...supplemented by well chosen maps and illustrations. 4 stars.
Army Rumour Service
Another remarkable account of quite amazing heroism - the story of the Devils in Baggy Pants sees Dutch military historian Frank Van Lunteren telling the tale of a battle within a battle that made heroes of the 504th Parachute Infantry ... Read more
Army Rumour Service
Another remarkable account of quite amazing heroism - the story of the Devils in Baggy Pants sees Dutch military historian Frank Van Lunteren telling the tale of a battle within a battle that made heroes of the 504th Parachute Infantry ... Read more