| German Paratroopers: The Illustrated History of the Fallschirmjäger in WWII Volume 2 Contributor(s): McNab, Chris (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1782749519 ISBN-13: 9781782749516 Publisher: Amber Books OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Special Forces - History | Europe - Germany |
| Series: WWII German Armed Forces in Photos |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.6" W x 10.1" (1.00 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Featuring rare images of German paratroopers (Fallschirmj ger) 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 (Fallschirmj ger) 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. |