The Paras

Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers. 'The Red Devils' have played a key role in many of the battles of the past sixty years, from Cyprus, Palestine and Egypt to Borneo, the Falklands and Bosnia. Their service in Northern Ireland has been surrounded by controversy. For his authoritative book, John Parker has gathered together the testimony of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment. Their first-hand accounts of the major events in their history make enthralling reading, bringing home the reality (and cruelty) of actual combat.

John Parker is the author of several internationally successful books on military history.