Few of the combatants of World War II have captured the imagination as compulsively as the Fallschirmj???ger. Boldness and courage were vital characteristics in the rigorous selection process, and their training was highly demanding. Hitler's airborne troops were involved in some of the most daring actions of the whole war; from the 1940 assault on Eben Emael and the invasion of Crete in 1941, to the rescue of Mussolini and the attempt on Tito's life. In addition, they saw service as elite line infantry in the key theatres ...
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Few of the combatants of World War II have captured the imagination as compulsively as the Fallschirmj???ger. Boldness and courage were vital characteristics in the rigorous selection process, and their training was highly demanding. Hitler's airborne troops were involved in some of the most daring actions of the whole war; from the 1940 assault on Eben Emael and the invasion of Crete in 1941, to the rescue of Mussolini and the attempt on Tito's life. In addition, they saw service as elite line infantry in the key theatres of North West Europe, North Africa and the Eastern Front. This title looks at the life and experiences of the average Fallschirmj???ger, and includes first-hand accounts from different theatres and periods of the war.
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Add this copy of Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935? 45 (Warrior, to cart. $38.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Osprey Publishing.
Add this copy of Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935? 45 (Warrior, to cart. $63.17, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Osprey Publishing.
