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Author: Gordon L. Rottman ,
Johnny Shumate (Illustrator) ,
Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator) ,
Mariusz Kozik
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: No. 14
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.260kg
ISBN: 9781849080750
ISBN 10: 1849080755
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 10 September 2010
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Language: English
Reviews
...[the] moment-by-moment drama is captured in a blend of rare photos, artwork by Johnny Shumate, and a dramatic script by historian Gordon L. Rottman that keeps the action moving and lively from start to finish. Any serious, in-depth World War II collection needs this! . This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. www.mataka.org (November 2010) It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. www.mataka.org (January 2011)
This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. -www.mataka.org (November 2010) It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. -www.mataka.org (January 2011) .. .[the] moment-by-moment drama is captured in a blend of rare photos, artwork by Johnny Shumate, and a dramatic script by historian Gordon L. Rottman that keeps the action moving and lively from start to finish. Any serious, in-depth World War II collection needs this!
.. .[the] moment-by-moment drama is captured in a blend of rare photos, artwork by Johnny Shumate, and a dramatic script by historian Gordon L. Rottman that keeps the action moving and lively from start to finish. Any serious, in-depth World War II collection needs this! --. This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. --www.mataka.org (November 2010) It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. --www.mataka.org (January 2011) ...[the] moment-by-moment drama is captured in a blend of rare photos, artwork by Johnny Shumate, and a dramatic script by historian Gordon L. Rottman that keeps the action moving and lively from start to finish. Any serious, in-depth World War II collection needs this! . This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. www.mataka.org (November 2010) It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. www.mataka.org (January 2011) This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. -www.mataka.org (November 2010) It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. -www.mataka.org (January 2011) .. .[the] moment-by-moment drama is captured in a blend of rare photos, artwork by Johnny Shumate, and a dramatic script by historian Gordon L. Rottman that keeps the action moving and lively from start to finish. Any serious, in-depth World War II collection needs this!
This is an awe inspiring story about 130 Paratroopers against all odds ... The author presents an authentic view from the planning to the execution of the raid through in depth analysis, rare photos and fantastic artwork by Johnny Shumate. -www.mataka.org (November 2010)<br><br> It is an excellently written book in that the author makes you feel like you are part of the whole experience. -www.mataka.org (January 2011)
Author Information
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 Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. His interests include karate, running, Bible reading, history, and making English longbows.
