The Silent Attack: The FallschirmjÂSger capture the bridges of Veldwezelt, Vroenhoven and Kanne 1940

"...an impressive and beautifully presented book, with a meticulously researched, clear and readable narrative which is generously supported by innumerable photographs, firsthand accounts and a complete list of all those who took part. This must be considered an important addition to the library of airborne literature." — Pegasus Archive

Much has been written about the capture of Fort Eben Emael Belgium by German paratroopers, on May 10, 1940. This operation marked the first use of gliders a...