What Makes an Elite Unit Elite? The Case of the British 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade, June 1944 to January 1945
Published online on February 28, 2025
Abstract
War in History, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 174-194, April 2026.
The British 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade should be characterised as elite due to its adaptability. An advanced level of training made paratroopers into high-quality, elite soldiers who were able to adapt both during an operation and between ...
The British 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade should be characterised as elite due to its adaptability. An advanced level of training made paratroopers into high-quality, elite soldiers who were able to adapt both during an operation and between ...