German Paratroopers

From the battles over the Low Countries in 1940, to the seizure of Crete, to fighting on the Eastern Front and Italy, this fascinating pictorial guide focuses on the role played by German paratroopers during World War II. Filled with rare photos, German Paratroopers includes background on the recruitment and training of this elite corps, and the specialist equipment created especially for these airborne troops.

ISBN10: 1782749519
ISBN13: 9781782749516
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 20200204
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781782749516
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Featuring rare images of German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) in World War II, this book presents a unique examination of the German airborne soldier.

From the battles over the Low Countries in 1940, to the seizure of Crete in 1941, to fighting on the Eastern Front and later in Italy, this fascinating pictorial guide focuses on the role played by German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) during the Second World War. Filled with rarely seen action photos, German Paratroopers also includes background on the recruitment and training of this elite corps, and the specialist equipment created especially for the Third Reich’s airborne troops.