On August 15, 1944, a vast Allied fleet stood off the coast of France. In the dark hours of the morning, thousands of American and British airborne troops landed inland in the Argens river valley ...

Published ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Arnhem operation, it charts the evolution of the Red Devils parachute battalion into three 10,000-strong airborne divisions. William Collins , £25. ...

Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive. ... In an airborne spectacular, ... the British Red Devils.

The flowers will match the colour of the distinctive maroon beret worn by British airborne forces. ... Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive 21 September 2024.

Tulips planted to honour WW2 airborne forces. Image source, South Kesteven District Council. ... The flowers will match the colour of the distinctive maroon beret worn by British airborne forces.