The book, Airborne Invasions: Paratroopers and Glider-borne Forces in Action, tells the story of why these forces were formed and how they were utilized by both the Allied and Axis countries during World War II.  The major sections of this book include the following: 1) Introduction; 2) Germany; 3) The Allies; 4) "Overlord" and "Dragoon"; 5) The Descent on Arnhem and the Crossing of the Rhine and 6) Russia and Japan.  This book is lushly illustrated with the following two way color aircraft profiles and specifications: 1) Deutsches Forschungsinstitut fur Segelflug (DFS) 230 A glider; 2) British General Aircraft Hamilcar I glider; 3) British Airspeed Horsa I assualt glider; 4) British Handley-Page Halifax B. II Series Ia heavy bomber; 5) American Curtis C-46 Commando transport aircraft and 6) American Waco CG-4A transport glider.  In addition to an informative narrative, other features of this book include: 1) Approximately 51 vintage black and white photographs; 2) About 24 rare color photographs and 4 other color illustrations.  This book is in like-new condition.  The author is Christopher Chant.  Edition published in 1976.