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Paras Versus the Reich

Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-1945

by (author) Bernd Horn & Michel Wyczynski

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2003
Category
Canada, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550024708
    Publish Date
    Aug 2003
    List Price
    $29.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459712720
    Publish Date
    Aug 2003
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

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.

About the authors

Colonel Bernd Horn, an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer, is currently chief of staff of the Land Forces Development and Training System. Dr. Horn is also an adjunct professor of history at the Royal Military College and has authored, co-authored, or edited 28 books. Some of his recent publications are Fortune Favours the Brave and Show No Fear. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.

Bernd Horn's profile page

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.

Michel Wyczynski's profile page

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