PARAS VERSUS THE REICH

Canada's paratroopers at war, 1942-1945. This meticulously researched book traces the development of Canadian airborne forces from their establishment, the rigorous selection process and gruelling training, to their unrivalled combat record. It tells the story of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, which never failed to achieve its assigned missions, nor did it ever lose an objective once captured. Through the pages of this book the reader will experience the exceptional courage, endurance, fighting skills and tenacity of Canada's paratroopers in World War II.