Leser, Jeffrey W.S. Infantrymen of the Air. An Operational History of the Royal Italian Airborne Forces in the Second World War, 1936-1943

Name: Leser, Jeffrey W.S.: Infantrymen of the Air. An Operational History of the Royal Italian Airborne Forces in the Second World War, 1936-1943
Brand: HELION & Company
SKU: 561/4554
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English text, paperback, 65 bw- and 10 colour photos, 54 colour maps. 479 pages.

Manufacturer: HELION & Company
Manufacturer No.: 9781915113702

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This book is the first detailed account of one speciality within the Italian military: the "paracadutisti" (paratroopers). The study presents the history of all airborne units of the Italian army, navy and air force from their authorization to their final actions in September 1943. The book discusses the doctrinal underpinnings for the creation and employment of these units. Organizational charts and equipment authorizations are provided to explore their evolution. The training, both the failures and successes, are explained for the reader. Operations that were planned but never executed are also included in their story
The combat history of many of these units are presented to English readers for the first time. Battles and actions are addressed based mainly on Italian sources supplemented by Allied histories. Numerous maps accompany each account, allowing the reader to visually follow the ebb and flow of the events presented. In many cases these accounts go beyond what is offered in Italian language works, integrating Allied sources to a greater degree to present a more complete picture.

"Infantrymen of the Air" offers an excellent resource to the student of World War 2. It is hope that this book is the "must have" work for anyone studying the history of the Italian "paracadutisti" during the Second World War.

Group: Books (first-hand)
Author: Leser, Jeffrey W.S.
Title: Infantrymen of the Air. An Operational History of the Royal Italian Airborne Forces in the Second World War, 1936-1943
Details: English text, paperback, 65 bw- and 10 colour photos, 54 colour maps. 479 pages.