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German Paratroopers
David Pentland German Paratroopers |
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Military art prints of the Fallschirmjager. German paratroopers, The Fallschirmjager, came into being in January 1936 From a small group to start it grew rapidly and by the end of 1938 was a large Corp, The Fallschirmjager was part of the German Air Force, The Luftwaffe and consisted of paratroopers, and Glider troops. |
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The Second Wave, Greece, 20th May 1941 by David Pentland. Following the initial parachute drops at Maleme (West) and Canea (Middle) Group East, comprising of Fallschirmjager Regiment 1 and 2nd battalion FJR2, prepared for their descent on Crete. Charged with the capture of Heraklion and its aerodrome, their departure was postponed until late afternoon due to the repairs and refuelling needed for the returning Junker 52 transports. |
The Battle for Norway by David Pentland. In this, the first true parachute operation of World War Two, German paratroops of 1st battalion Fallschirmjäger Regiment 1, proved themselves an invaluable component of Blitzkrieg. First in the initial stages of the campaign by seizing airfields and bridges in Norway and Denmark, and subsequently by supporting army ground forces engaged at Narvik. |
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