Basic Function: The 4th Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers At Arnhem: Volume 1 (Market Garden Engineer Series) - Softcover

Sliz, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978383818 ISBN 13: 9780978383817

Publisher: John Sliz, 2010

Synopsis

The 4th Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers was raised to support the 4th Parachute Infantry Brigade and landed with them at Arnhem on 18th September 1944. Responsible for getting the brigade's heavy transport and guns across the railway embankment during their hasty retreat into the Oosterbeek Perimeter, the squadron found itself split in half and inserted into the line to fight as infantry. Each half stood their ground after repeated attacks, taking numerous casualties in the process. This is not only the story of how they held out, but how they managed to hit back at their attackers before they were eventually evacuated.This edition has 13 original maps and drawings and numerous never seen before pictures.

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About the Author

John Sliz is the author of `The Storm Boat Kings' and several other books. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Sliz
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0978383818
• ISBN 13: 9780978383817
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 60