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German Airborne Divisions
Mediterranean Theatre 1942-45
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Artikel-Nr:
9781841768281
Veröffentl:
2005
Erscheinungsdatum:
10.10.2005
Seiten:
96
Autor:
Bruce Quarrie
Gewicht:
308 g
Format:
238x202x7 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Bruce Quarrie
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.
Introduction; Combat mission; Doctrine and training; Command, control, communications and intelligence; Unit organisation (1) 7 Flieger Division June 1941 - May 1943; Unit organisation (2) 1 Fallschirm Division 1943-45; Unit organisation (3) 4 Fallschirm Division 1943-45; Tactics; Weapons and equipment; Lessons learned.