Evolution of Airborne Operations 1939-1945 WWII Military History USAF Book canada Light rubbing on board edges

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By Susan Butlin

Evolution of Airborne Operations 1939-1945 WWII Military History USAF Book canada Light rubbing on board edgesCondition: Used Like New The development of air transport in the early 20th Century led military strategists to examine the concept of inserting light infantry at key points behind enemy lines by air landing and air drop. The Germans were first off the mark with assaults in Norway and at Eben Emael in 1940. Crete saw a larger scale attack but while ultimately victorious the cost of men and equipment involved deterred any further Axis operation. The