Operation Colossus - The First British Airborne Raid of World War II

Lawrence Paterson's groundbreaking new book is a detailed account of the now legendary Operation Colossus, the first British airborne raid of the Second World War, which took place in Basilicata, Italy on 10 February 1941. Britain was one of the last major powers of the Second World War to establish an airborne arm of service.

About the author

Lawrence Paterson has a long-standing interest in the Kriegsmarine.

Summary

A detailed examination of the before, during and after of Operation Colossus, the first British airborne raid of WWII. Draws on interviews with relatives of some the men involved and unearths previously unknown facts and information.

Product details

• Authors: Lawrence Paterson
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781784383787
• ISBN: 978-1-78438-378-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Zweiter Weltkrieg - Periode (1939 bis 1945), HISTORY / Military / World War II, History - Military / War