(Ebook) U.S. Airborne Forces of the Cold War by Leroy Thompson ISBN 9781853675652, 1853675652

(Ebook) U.S. Airborne Forces of the Cold War by Leroy Thompson ISBN 9781853675652, 1853675652

Leroy Thompson's unparalleled knowledge and experience of special forces along with his unique and previously unpublished photographs make this an indispensable addition to the G.I. Series. The pictures and detailed captions give a thorough illustrated history of these soldiers along with the uniforms and equipment used during nearly 50 years of duty in Europe, Vietnam, Korea, Central America, and the United States. This book demonstrates the range of situations in which airborne forces served as well the versatility of such well-trained and well-equipped troops. There are pictures of assault helicopters, transport aircraft, weaponry, and individual equipment taken in combat and in training at locations across the globe from Arkansas to Vietnam.