World War II Airborne Warfare Tactics (Elite) - Softcover

Rottman, Gordon L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841769533 ISBN 13: 9781841769530

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

Osprey's study of air battle tactics of World War II (1939-1945). The delivery of entire divisions to battlefields behind enemy lines by parachute and glider played a significant part in the European campaigns of World War II. Despite notable successes, the costs and difficulties of this wholly new form of warfare have prevented airborne operations on a comparable scale since 1945. This book - by an airborne veteran of a later generation - explains in detail their advantages and drawbacks, developing techniques and equipment, with reference to specific German, US, British, Soviet and Japanese operations. The text is illustrated with period photographs, colour artwork and operation maps.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1841769533
• ISBN 13: 9781841769530
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Dennis Peter