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- ISBN:
- 9780811736558
- Imprint:
- Stackpole Books
- Page count:
- N/A
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- Dimensions:
- 8.91 in x 6.01 in
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The Last Drop
Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945
Stephen L. Wright
About this book
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.
About this author
Stephen L. Wright is co-author of One Night in June (978-1-8403-7183-3).