Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935–45

Osprey Warrior #38

by Bruce Quarrie, Velimir Vuksic (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: History, Military History, Nonfiction, World War II, Military Fiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2001

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Reviews

[Burt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typical Osprey-short, informative, well-illustrated. I really liked the brief overview of German culture, education, and the rise of Nazism included in this volume.

[William Shep · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the best as far as paratroopers go, with this near legendary unit with heroic last stands such as Cassino in Italy.