HISTORY WORLDS GLIDE
HISTORY WORLDS GLIDE by Alan Wood, published by HarperCollins in 1990, is a comprehensive exploration of the military glider’s role in warfare, particularly during the Second World War. This first edition, consisting of 312 pages, delves into the strategic advantages of gliders, notably their silence, which was effectively utilized by various combatant nations, including Germany, Russia, Great Britain, and America. The book provides an in-depth look at significant operations, beginning with the German assault on Fort Eben Emael in May 1940, and examines the high costs associated with their deployment.
Readers will find a detailed account of glider operations throughout the war, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known units and aircraft. The narrative is enriched with remarkable first-hand accounts that shed light on the experiences of those involved in these operations. Covering topics related to air sports and military strategy, this work offers a thorough examination of the glider’s impact on warfare, making it a valuable resource for those interested in military history and aviation.
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“The military glider in warfare has one great advantage: silence. It was an advantage that was used to great effect in the Second World War by several of the combatant countries, including Germany, Russia, Great Britain and America. But the glider was first sent to war by the Germans in their silent, stunning assault on Fort Eben Emael in Belgium in May 1940. The cost of their use by both sides in terms of men and machines was high, when gliders were forced to cast off at the wrong time or in the wrong place, or crashed on attempting to land. However, their successes were many, and this comprehensive and deeply researched book describes the glider operations of the Second World War, detailing the units and aircraft taking part — the famous and the lesser-known of both sides — and providing many remarkable first-hand accounts of the actions.” — Taken from back jacket.
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