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The Last Drop : Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945
Overview
Operation Varsity was the last major airborne offensive of World War II and remains the largest and most successful single-lift drop in history. Conducted by the American 17th and British 6th Airborne Divisions, the goal of the operation was to cross the Rhine River and gain a foothold in Germany. The Last Drop details the horrors of parachuting through flak-filled skies, the dangers of piloting a glider safely to the ground, and the struggles of infantry combat, and shows how thorough training, extensive planning, solid execution, and sheer guts combined to make Operation Varsity a stunning victory.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780811736558
- ISBN-10: 0811736555
- Publisher: Stackpole Books Gpq
- Publish Date: February 2018
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Page Count: 336
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