Cargando…

The German Fallschirmtruppe, 1936-41 : its genesis and employment in the first campaigns of the Wehrmacht /

The Fallschirmtruppe of the Wehrmacht won recognition for their valor and endurance not only from their fellow German soldiers, but from their former enemies as well. On the basis of careful and comprehensive research, including utilizing extensive unpublished documentary and personal materials, the...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Golla, Karl-Heinz, 1939-
Otros Autores: Rogers, Duncan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Solihull : Helion, [2012]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The Fallschirmtruppe of the Wehrmacht won recognition for their valor and endurance not only from their fellow German soldiers, but from their former enemies as well. On the basis of careful and comprehensive research, including utilizing extensive unpublished documentary and personal materials, the author covers the history of the Fallschirmtruppe from its genesis and early training to its employment in combat in Scandinavia, the Albert Canal in Belgium, Holland, the Greek mainland and, of course, at Crete. The reasons for the remarkable successes of the German Fallschirmtruppe during this pe.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (iv, 590 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, plans
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 558-564) and index.
ISBN:9781909982499
1909982490