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A comprehensive history of airborne warfare operations during WWII, written by Lieutenant General Sir Napier Crookenden. Covers major operations including Eben Emael, Crete, Correg idor, and the Rhine crossing with detailed accounts and photographs. Characteristics ISBN-10 0711007713 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Special Features • Dust jacket Condition Used - Good Author(s) Napier Crookenden Publisher Ian Allan Ltd Number of pages 144 Published date 1978 Language(s) English Size 22 x 30 x 1 cm Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE• BIOGRAPHIES Description Lieutenant General Sir Napier Crookenden, KCB, DSO, OBE who lives in England is the son and grandson of soldiers. He retired from the British Army in 1972 after three years as Commander in Chief Western Command. During his thirty-seven years service he commanded the 16th Parachute Brigade, qualified as a fixed wing and helicopter pilot and was successively Director of Land/Air Warfare and Commandant of the Royal Military College of Science — and now works harder at a variety of civilian jobs than he ever has before! This comprehensive work covers major airborne operations from Eben Emael through the Germans' preparations, The Glider Assault, Crete, Readiness, The Battle for Maleme Airfield, Corregidor 1942, Corregidor 1945, The Rhine, Operation Varsity, The British 6th Airborne in Action, and US 17th Airborne in Action. The book includes numerous historical photographs, maps, and detailed accounts of these pivotal World War II airborne operations. Show more