New stated first edition, first printing partial cloth hardcover and dust jacket in excellent condition. A tiny bit of shelfwear at bottom edge of pages. Protective mylar cover. ; 1.2 x 8.9 x 5.9 Inches; tells the remarkable story of the American paratroopers who took on one of the most important and dangerous missions of World War II. On the eve of D-Day, the 82nd Airborne Division parachuted into key positions along the Normandy coast, spearheading the assault on Fortress Europe.