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German Airborne Divisions: Mediterranean Theatre 1942-45

German Airborne Divisions: Mediterranean Theatre 1942-45

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Description: 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 Fallschirmjager 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.
MSRP: 25.95
Book Series: Battle Orders
Volume: 15
Subject: Military History
Author: Bruce Quarrie, Pier Paolo Battistelli
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.
ISBN-13: 9781841768281
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Publication Date: 10/10/05
Number of Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
UPC: 9781841768281
Set: Osprey Books
Rarity: sealed
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 Fallschirmjager 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.
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