Airborne: The heroic story of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion in the Second World War

In the wake of the disgraceful decision made by the Canadian government to disband the Canadian Airborne Regiment, this book serves as a useful reminder of why it was that Airborne forces remained an essential component of any army's order of battle. Nolan presents a narrative of the development of Canada's first parachute unit and describes in detail its commitment to battle during the North-west Europe campaign. Colourful characters and anecdotes make the story entertaining as well as informative. An essential work that should be read by any Canadian military history enthusiast or by those interested in the history of airborne forces in general.