Following the battle for Crete in May 1941, Hitler refused to undertake any further large-scale airborne operations due to the high casualty rate. The Fallschirmjäger subsequently took up a new role as elite 'line' infantry, and they served in the Mediterranean from 1942 to 1945, taking part in the conflict in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Their performance in such hard-fought battles as El Alamein and Monte Cassino reinforced their reputation as some of the toughest troops of World War II. This book explores their changing role in organisation, training and doctrine as the paratroopers developed into Germany's finest frontline soldiers.
| ISBN: | 9781841768281 |
| Publication date: | 12th October 2005 |
| Author: | Bruce Quarrie, Duncan Anderson |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Battle Orders |
| Genres: |
European history Military history Second World War Air forces and warfare Battles and campaigns |
Following the battle for Crete in May 1941, Hitler refused to undertake any further large-scale airborne operations due to the high casualty rate. The Fallschirmjäger subsequently took up a new role as elite 'line' infantry, and they served in the Mediterranean from 1942 to 1945, taking part in the conflict in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Their performance in such hard-fought battles as El Alamein and Monte Cassino reinforced their reputation as some of the toughest troops of World War II. This book explores their changing role in organisation, training and doctrine as the paratroopers developed into Germany's finest frontline soldiers.
German Airborne Divisions features in the following genres: European history, Military history, Second World War, Air forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns
German Airborne Divisions is available in Paperback
German Airborne Divisions was written by Bruce Quarrie, Duncan Anderson and published by Osprey Publishing
German Airborne Divisions has 96 pages
Yes it is part of Battle Orders series
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