This book explores the crucial role of American gliders in World War II, focusing on their design, training, and use in the invasions of Normandy and Southern France. It includes rare documents and veteran accounts. Characteristics ISBN-13 9782840482468 ISBN-10 2840482460 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) Condition New Author(s) Philippe Esvelin Publisher HEIMDAL Number of pages 160 Published date First published June 1, 20062007 Language(s) English Size A4 Categorie(s) • AVIATION MILITAIRE• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE Description The Second World War, like every other conflict, allowed new weapons and equipment to be perfected. For the first time, gliders would be used as a means of transporting troops and equipment during assault phases. This book evokes the role played by the American gliders during the invasions of Normandy and Southern France in 1944. Divided into three sections, the book begins by recalling the design and manufacturing of the gliders, the setting up of pilot schools as well as the implementation of the pilot training program. The second part describes the use of American gliders on June 6, 1944 in the Cotentin, giving details of all the missions in which they participated. As for the last section, this focuses on the role played by the same aircrafts during the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. This book also remembers the Allied paratroopers beside whom the gliders took part in the combats. It is supported by previously unpublished documents and photographs as well as accounts given by German, French and American veterans.
