Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935-45

by Bruce Quarrie, Velimir Vuksic (Illustrator)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841763262
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	10/25/2001
Series:	Warrior , #38
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.73(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

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 published work covers a wide variety of periods, conflicts and armies. He has worked for numerous magazines over the years, including Military Illustrated. A native of Croatia, Velimir has also served in the armed forces as a paratrooper. He lives and works in Croatia.

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