|
![]() |
|||
|
||||
OverviewThis book, composed of three parts, first of all recalls the design and the manufacture of the gliders, the creation of the flying schools as well as the setting-up of the program of pilot training. The second part is interested in the use of the American gliders on June 6, 1944 in Cotentin by detailing all the missions in which they took part. The last part, as for it, is focused on the ignored role held by these same apparatuses at the time of the landing of Provence. This book does not forget to mention the parachutists combined at the sides of which the gliders took share with the engagements. You will find many photographs and new documents as well as testimonys of German, French and American veterans. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philippe EsvelinPublisher: Editions Heimdal Imprint: Editions Heimdal Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 30.50cm Weight: 0.930kg ISBN: 9782840482208ISBN 10: 2840482207 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 28 March 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Language: French Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |