1975 India's Paratroopers (A History of the Parachute Regiment of India)

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First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

First edition. Scarce work. Illustrated with fifty-two illustrations and thirty maps, four of which are folded into a pocket at the rear. Collated complete. A history of the Parachute Regiment in India, with chapters on the story of the parachute, the first para-brigade, defeat and victory, defence of Jammu and Kashmir, the formative years, battle honours, and more. Written by Major K. C. Praval, of the Fourth Indian Division, an Indian army Major who won the Indian Distinguished Service Medal.