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US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments
The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world. The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit. This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps and all their battles. The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.
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US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments
The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world. The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit. This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps and all their battles. The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.
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US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments

US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments

US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments
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Overview

The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world. The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit. This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps and all their battles. The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780969176
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 01/20/2014
Series: Elite , #198
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 729,409
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces, and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol, and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Mark Stacey was born in Manchester in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialised in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.
Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.
Mark Stacey was born in Manchester, UK, in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Formation

Parachute operations: Mediterranean Theater - European Theater - Southwest Pacific Theater

The Airborne Divisions 7

Organization

Tracking the divisions

Evolution of the Parachute Infantry Regiment 14

Organization

Weapons

Vehicles

The Parachute Infantry Regiment 1942-44

The Parachute Infantry Regiment 1945

Separate Parachute Infantry battalions

Insignia

The Regiments in Combat 27

501st PIR - 502nd PIR - 503rd PIR/PRCT - 504th PIR/PRCT - 505th PIR - 506th PIR - 507th PIR -508th PIR-509th PIR/PIB - 511th PIR-513th PIR-517th PIR/PRCT - 551st PIR

Other Regiments 51

188th PIR-515th PIR - 541st PIR - 542nd PIR/PIB

Field Equipment 54

Items carried on the jump

Parachutists' weapons and ammunition containers

Further Reading 61

Index 64

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