United States Airborne Forces 1940-1986

Leroy Thompson

First Edition 1986

"All the Way!" - This tough battle-cry sums up the aggressive spirit which has made the US paratrooper such a formidable fighting unit. Through 220 informative and action packed black & white photographs, the combat-wise author covers the entire story fo the US Airborne Forces, glider and helicopter borne as well as paratroopers.
This book is a chronicle of the elite fighting force of nearly half a century. Covering WWII, Vietnam and all other areas fought in, this is a must-read for anyone interested in fighting forces, military history and other aspects.