Fallschirmjäger

German Paratrooper 1935–45

AvBruce Quarrie

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

Del 38 i serien Warrior

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-10-25
Mått:180 x 244 x 6 mm
Vikt:249 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Warrior
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Velimir Vuksic
ISBN:9781841763262

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Bruce Quarrie graduated with honours from Cambridge University in 1968 and started work as a journalist with the Financial Times. Bruce's principal interest was in World War II, and his definitive Encyclopedia of the German Army was translated and published in German. Bruce passed away on 4 September 2004.Velimir Vuksic is an 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.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionChronologyRecruitment and enlistmentBelief and belongingTrainingAppearance and equipmentEveryday lifeExperiences of battleNotesSelect bibliographyGlossaryColour plate commentaryIndex