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German Airborne Divisions

Mediterranean Theatre 1942–45
Series: Battle Orders
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German Airborne Divisions by Bruce Quarrie delves into the strategic and historical significance of Germany's paratrooper units during World War II. It explores their origins, key operations, and the challenges they faced throughout the war. This comprehensive study provides insights into their tactics, equipment, and impact on the broader military strategies of the time.
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This historical exploration may appeal to you if you have an interest in World War II military tactics or the strategic role of airborne forces. Bruce Quarrie delves into the operations, equipment, and pivotal moments of German paratroopers, offering insights that fans of military history will find fascinating.

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German Airborne Divisions

This book explores the German Airborne Divisions' changing role in organisation, training and doctrine after Crete 1941, as the paratroopers developed into Germany’s finest frontline soldiers.

This book explores the German Airborne Divisions' changing role in organisation, training and doctrine after Crete 1941, as the paratroopers developed into Germany’s finest frontline soldiers.

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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.

German Airborne Divisions explores their changing role in organisation, training, and doctrine as the paratroopers developed into Germany’s finest frontline soldiers.

Series: Battle Orders

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841768281

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 37 b/w; 4 col

Contributors:

  • Consultant editor Dr Duncan Anderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 96

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.

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