Overview

Few of the combatants of World War II have captured the imagination as compulsively as the Fallschirmjäger. 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 Fallschirmjäger, and includes first-hand accounts from different theatres and periods of the war.

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Author:   Bruce Quarrie ,  Velimir Vuksic
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Osprey Publishing
Volume:   No. 38
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.258kg
ISBN:  

9781841763262

ISBN 10:   1841763268
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   17 October 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Recruitment and enlistment · Belief and belonging · Training · Appearance and equipment · Everyday life · Experiences of battle · Notes · Select bibliography · Glossary · Colour plate commentary · Index

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Bruce Quarrie graduated with honours from Cambridge University in 1968 and started work as a journalist with the Financial Times. He wrote his first book, on wargaming, in 1974. Bruce's principal interest was in World War II, and his definitive Encyclopedia of the German Army was even translated and published in German. Bruce passed away on 4 September 2004. Velimir Vuksic is a talented and experienced military illustrator, whose range covers a wide variety of periods and armies. He has worked for numerous publications over the years, including Military Illustrated. A native of Croatia, Velimir has also served in the armed forces, as a paratrooper.

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