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The Paras : The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment, Hardback Book

The Paras : The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment Hardback

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Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. "The Red Devils" have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years - the capture of Sicily, the D-Day landing, the heroic but doomed attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem.

In the so-called years of peace since the Second World War, the Paras have seen action all over the world - from Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia.

Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy - the events of "Bloody Sunday" in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and a continuing government inquiry.

For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment.

Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history bring home the reality (and cruelty) of combat.

The events of "Bloody Sunday" are seen through their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually happened.

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