DAY THE DEVILS DROPPED IN (Pbk)

The 9th Parachute Battalion in Normandy, from D-Day to D+6, and the pivotal role the unit played in the landings. In his quest to uncover the true story of the early days of the landings, Neil Barber has successfully tracked down surviving participants in the operation. As a result he is able to tell the full story of the fierce fighting that characterised the early days of the landings in the words of those who lived through the experience. This adds much to the credibility and immediacy of this enthralling book and the result is an inspiring and revealing read.