Author: TRUESDALE David
Title: Brotherhood of the Cauldron. Irishmen in the 1st Airborne Division from North Africa to Arnhem. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
Description: Redcoat Publishing, [Newtownards],, [2002]. 8vo., First Edition, with very numerous photographs and maps (a number full-page) in the text; brown cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. The culmination of over ten years' research, this fine study tells the story of around 300 men who served in or with 1 Airborne during WWII. Useful detail on the formation of the division, North Africa. Italy and Sicily but naturally the bulk of the work is devoted to Arnhem. 'The Cauldron' is dealt with on a day-by-day basis with helpful maps and many excellent contemporary and modern photographs. An essential addition to all British airborne and Arnhem collections.

Keywords: military, ww2, wwii, british army, airborne, arnhem, market-garden, market, unit history, david truesdale


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