| Title:
The
Paras by Frank Hilton. |
|
Description:This
book tells the story of the Parachute Regiment which has
an enviable reputation among the British Army. The book
was written in the wake of the Falklands War when 2 and
3 Para’s equated themselves so well. It follows a
group of recruits from their first day until they pass
out and complete their first jump from a balloon. But
interwoven into the book the author skilfully tells the
history of airborne warfare including Norway, Holland,
Crete and North Africa. It gives a fascinating insight
into the life of a Parachute soldier.
|
| Author:
The
author has written extensively for television with a variety
of works, from dramas, to political documentaries. He had
a great interest in parachuting and airborne forces and
he joined the 16th Airborne Division (TA) in the 1950’s. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published : First
published 1983. |
Edition:
This
edition reprint 1983. |
| Jacket
Condition: Very
good condition, has dust jacket which is in good condition,
very slight wearing at corners (see photo). Has original
price of £9.95 on inside cover. |
| Book
Condition :
Very good condition, containing 248 pages containing a good
mix of photographs and text. |
| Publisher:
British Broadcasting Corporation, London. |
| ISBN:
0-563-20099-5. |
| Size
& Weight: 24.8
cm x 18 cm (H x W). 2.5 cm thick. |
