xix, 425 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical resources (pages 393-404) and index.
Summary
"A historical account of Operation Varsity, the largest airborne invasion of World War II"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
"Where in the hell is everybody at?" -- The Spartan -- Thunder from heaven -- Deliberate and disciplined -- Fifty percent of two is one -- Every hour a gift -- Sequitis bastaii -- Secret destinations -- "Satanic plans of annihilation" -- "Two if by sea?" -- "Good hunting" -- "Let's go!" -- "The Yanks are coming" -- "Now is when you pray" -- "I shall fear no evil" -- "Are they going to shoot us now?" -- "A very dirty business" -- "We had luck with us" -- "Organized resistance has now ceased" -- "This is a pursuit".