Knight's Cross Holders of the Fallschirmjäger: Hitler's Elite Parachute Force at War, 1940-1945
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Presented here are the biographies of the 130 men of the Fallschirmjäger--Hitler's elite paratroopers, who won the Knight's Cross and its higher grades. These men fought on nearly every front during the Second World War, from their first action in Denmark in April 1940, to their last major battle at Monte Cassino. A total of twenty-four Knight's Crosses were awarded to Fallschirmjäger troops during the battles of Monte Cassino and in the airborne invasion of Crete with the remainder awarded during the fighting in France, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Russia, and at least one in North Africa. These tough, elite soldiers parachuted behind enemy lines and were one of the most successful units during the Second World War. The book gives details of their promotions and other medals and decorations and is well illustrated with over 200 photographs.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0764348922
ISBN13:9780764348921
Release Date:August 2015
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing
Length:208 Pages
Weight:2.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.4" x 10.3"
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