John Humphreys,Stuart Tootal
The Last Para
The Last Para
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John Humphreys, a 101-year-old WWII veteran, shares his extraordinary story in The Last Para, recounting his experiences from boy soldier to parachute regiment attack on the Bridge Too Far. The book coincides with the 80th anniversary of Operation MARKET GARDEN.
Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
John Humphreys, a 101-year-old veteran of WWII, shares his remarkable account of his experiences from boy soldier in the Royal Engineers to jumping into Arnhem with the Parachute Regiment in 1944, spearheading the attack on the bridge. For days, they held on, outnumbered and outgunned by a German army fighting to the last bullet. However, the Bridge Too Far is only the climax of this extraordinary story. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Operation MARKET GARDEN, The Last Para is the final firsthand account of this legendary action, told with incredible honesty and irrepressible spirit.
John Humphreys, a 101-year-old veteran of WWII, recounts his remarkable journey from a boy soldier in the Royal Engineers to a daring parachute jump into Arnhem with the Parachute Regiment in 1944, where he led the attack on the bridge. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned by a determined German army, they held on for days, refusing to surrender. The Bridge Too Far marks the climax of this extraordinary story, and its 80th anniversary coincides with the release of The Last Para, the final firsthand account of this legendary action, told with incredible honesty and unwavering spirit.
Weight: 674g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241686324
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