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As elite troops, the German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) regularly participated in frontline battles during the Second World War. Their renowned actions, such as the battles in Scandinavia, the seizure of the Belgian fortress Eben-Emael in May 1940, and the Battle for Crete just a year later, have earned them the reputation of determined, brave, and loyal soldiers.
This edition continues the illustrated history of the Fallschirmjäger, focusing on the period after the bloody Battle for Crete. Used as elite infantry, first in the Soviet Union and then in Africa, the Fallschirmjäger managed to reconnect with their glorious past, whether in Italy or on the Greek islands, as they descended from their Ju 52s to engage with the enemy.
Their fierce fighting in Italy helped to establish the myth of the "Green Devils," with British General Harold Alexander describing them as "persistent, highly trained men, hardened by their many actions and battles." However, during the battles in Normandy, the Ardennes, and the Eastern Front, the number of veterans was dwindling, meaning that young German paratroopers were ultimately the ones who surrendered the Third Reich on May 8, 1945.
Pages: 144, Dimensions: 18.9x18.9cm
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Theme
- World History
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 120
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2019
- Dimensions
- 19.1x24.8 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781526740700
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