Forgotten Wings
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9782840482468 |
| ISBN-10 | 2840482460 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Condition | New |
| Author(s) | Philippe Esvelin |
| Publisher | HEIMDAL |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Published date | First published June 1, 2006 2007 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | A4 |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE |
Description
The Second World War, like every other conflict, allowed new weapons and equipment to be perfected. For the first time, gliders would be used as a means of transporting troops and equipment during assault phases.
This book evokes the role played by the American gliders during the invasions of Normandy and Southern France in 1944. Divided into three sections, the book begins by recalling the design and manufacturing of the gliders, the setting up of pilot schools as well as the implementation of the pilot training program.
The second part describes the use of American gliders on June 6, 1944 in the Cotentin, giving details of all the missions in which they participated. As for the last section, this focuses on the role played by the same aircrafts during the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. This book also remembers the Allied paratroopers beside whom the gliders took part in the combats. It is supported by previously unpublished documents and photographs as well as accounts given by German, French and American veterans.