WORLD WAR II TROOP TYPE PARACHUTES Vol 1 AXIS

An illustrated study of German, Italian and Japanese parachutes. This book is uniquely suited for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished wartime black and white and contemporary full-colour photographs. Rare period photographs of Axis airborne troops. Collectors, modellers and history researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Axis powers in World War II. Detailed developmental history and employment technique, technical data, drawings and packing instructions. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are mentioned if they alter or refute what has previously been accepted as fact. The chapters are arranged in the approximate chronological order of development.