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A discussion of the Horsa Glider: How effective was the use of the Horsa glider during Operation Varsity of World War Two?

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#333510-VG27
Titel	A discussion of the Horsa Glider: How effective was the use of the Horsa glider during Operation Varsity of World War Two?
Auteur	Batten, M.J.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Darthmouth : MJB Publishing
Jaar van uitgave	2019
ISBN10	1795591110
ISBN13	9781795591119
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, 8vo.
Samenvatting	A discussion of the effective usage of the Horsa glider during Operation Varsity in WW2, aiming:1) To investigate the use of the Horsa as a tactical item of military equipment.2) To relate the use to the strategical context of the Allied forces in World War Two.3) To consider the usage in previous operations.4) To explore the bias surrounding this topic and attempt to conclude without prejudice. Operation Varsity was chosen as the focus for the question due to it being the last major use for the glider. Therefore it can be assumed that those deciding upon its use would have learnt from any mistakes, thereby using the Horsa to its greatest effectiveness. The writing of this piece aims at investigating this usage and is no way in judgement of the effectiveness of the men piloting or riding ... (Lees verder)in the Horsa, who in this writers opinion are heroes, each and every one of them. The writers interest in this subject was first piqued whilst listening to stories told by his Grandfather, a veteran of the Airborne operations.
Pagina's	91
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 6,00

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