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The Paras

'Earth's most elite fighting unit' - Telegraph

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The Paras

By: Max Arthur
Narrated by: Luke Thompson, Max Arthur, Michael Fenner, Peter Noble
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About this listen

 The soldiers of one of the world's most famous fighting forces, the Paras, tell the gripping story of the regiment in their own words.

Published to coincide with 75th anniversary of its formation, this is the definitive history of the iconic Parachute Regiment, told through the voices of more than 200 of the soldiers themselves. From the daring raids of World War 2 through Northern Ireland, The Falklands, Bosnia and Afghanistan, the Paras have a reputation for being where the fighting is fiercest and the odds of survival are often stacked heavily against them. The gripping, visceral first person narrative makes this book stand apart from conventional regimental histories.

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton©1990 Max Arthur Armed Forces Europe Great Britain Military Special & Elite Forces England War Solider

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Was good. Would recommend. Easy to listen to, brings tears to the eyes with laughter, pride and sorrow.

Worth the listen

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A fantastic book of the regiments key conflicts through their history. Told by many serving and previously served paras.

Brilliantly put together.

An outstanding book

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If you are remotely interested in the military or in the PARA’s specifically, this is a great book and hearing their history from all different guys points of view is a really good touch too.

Great book would definitely recommend.

Great look into PARA history

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this is a excellent collection of really varied stories. I enjoyed list to these first hand accounts.

inspiring stuff

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full of personal stories and portrays real human emotion from elation to shock, fear, depression and aggression.

excellent book

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