Publicado por The Dundern Group., Toronto, 2003
ISBN 10: 1550024701 ISBN 13: 9781550024708
Librería: Ken Jackson, Calgary, AB, Canada
Original o primera edición
Trade Paperback. Condición: USED_FINE. 1st Edition. First printing in trade paperback. 351 pp. Illustrations, maps, notes, index. Fine.
Publicado por Dundurn, Toronto, 2003
ISBN 10: 1550024701 ISBN 13: 9781550024708
Librería: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Original o primera edición
Soft Cover. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. First Edition. 351 pp, large 8vo (9" H). B&w drawings, maps. "This meticulously researched book traces the development of airborne forces from earliest mythology to their earth-shattering debut in the Second World War. More importantly, it reveals in exacting detail the story of Canada's paratroopers - from the early resistance to their establishment, the rigorous selection process and gruelling training, to their unrivalled combat record. It tells the story of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, which never failed to achieve its assigned missions, nor did it ever lose an objective once captured. Through the pages of this book the reader will experience the exceptional courage, endurance, fighting skill, and tenacity of Canada's paratroopers in the Second World War." Interior - tiny curl at bottom corner of first few pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - rubbing to glossy covers, small crease at bottom corner of front cover, slight waviness to edges of text block. Not Signed.