82nd Airborne in Normandy: A History in Period Photos (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764320576)

On June 6, 1944, paratroops of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division jumped in to Normandy with the River, Ste. Mere Eglise, and other surrounding villages. 82nd commander Major General Matthew Ridgway would later state about their exploits: "thirty-three days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained ever relinquished. "This new, large-format book contains many first-person accounts from 82nd veterans, and more than 350 photographs and maps - most published here for the first time - as well as a selection of full-color photographs of World War II era airborne uniforms and equipment.

Author: Dominique Francois
ISBN-10: 0764320572
ISBN-13: 9780764320576
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/16/2004
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 1.10d