{"product_id":"9781843580041","title":"The Paras: The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Paras: The Inside Story of Britain's Toughest Regiment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParker, John\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regimentas acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regimentas acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. 'The Redevils' 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 toapture the bridge at Arnhem. In the savage wars of 'peace' since the Secondorld War, the Paras have seen action all over the world - from Cyprus,alestine, Egypt, Borneo and the Falklands to Bosnia. Their service inorthern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy - the events of 'Bloodyunday' in Londonderry in 1972 are still the subject of fierce debate, and aontinuing government inquiry. For his authoritative book, John Parker hasathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachuteegiment. Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history makenthralling reading, bringing home the reality (and cruelty) of combat in aay no dry, official history could do. The events of 'Bloody Sunday' are seenhrough their eyes, and will re-ignite the controversy over what actually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Special \u0026amp; Elite Forces, History, Military History, Armed Forces, History Books, Society, Politics \u0026amp; Philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to enjoy: 400 pages · Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Parker, John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781843580041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker, John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 April 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-about\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParker, John and John Parker · Publisher: Metro Publishing, Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/books.google.co.uk\/books?id=M2EwAAAACAAJ\u0026amp;dq=isbn:9781843580041\u0026amp;hl=\u0026amp;source=gbs_api\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore about this book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eFor his authoritative book, John Parker hasathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachuteegiment.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Metro Books, London","offers":[{"title":"Used – Very Good","offer_id":53337579028744,"sku":"9781843580041-UsedVeryGood","price":3.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5297\/7928\/files\/standardized_c4241053a99641bbab22ed5ce497fb16.jpg?v=1771341730","url":"https:\/\/www.azbooks.co.uk\/products\/9781843580041","provider":"AZ Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}