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The Paras: The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment First Edition
Author(s): John Parker (Author)
- Publisher: Metro Books, London
- Publication Date: 16 Mar. 2010
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1900512890
- ISBN-13: 9781900512893
Book Description
Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. “The Red Devils” have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years – the capture of Sicily, the D-Day landing, the heroic but doomed attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem. In the so-called years of peace since the Second World War, the Paras have seen action all over the world – from Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia. Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy – the events of “Bloody Sunday” in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and a continuing government inquiry. For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment. Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history bring home the reality (and cruelty) of combat. The events of “Bloody Sunday” are seen through their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually happened.
