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Robert Kershaw, an ex-Parachute Regiment officer, reveals the proud history of the 'Sky Men', the elite air assault soldiers from the world's best armies. He explores their crucial role during the most dramatic battles of the twentieth century and finds out what makes them tick. What drives a 'Sky Man' to jump out of a plane and take these extraordinary risks? What marks these sky warriors from ordinary soldiers? Based on exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world as well as letters and diaries, Sky Men is full of vivid personalities, and nail-biting action. It's the story of the army's biggest risk-takers, The Paras.
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Robert Kershaw, an ex-Parachute Regiment officer, reveals the proud history of the ' Sky Men', the elite air assault soldiers from the world's best armies. He explores their crucial role during the most dramatic battles of the twentieth century & finds out what makes them tick. What drives a ' Sky Man' to jump out of a plane & take these extraordinary risks? What marks these sky warriors from ordinary soldiers? Based on exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world as well as letters & diaries, Sky Men is full of vivid personalities, & nail-biting action. It's the story of the army's biggest risk-takers, The Paras.

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Parachute - A device that slows movement through the air by creating drag
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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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