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

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Golla, Karl-Heinz, 1939-
Imprint:	Solihull : Helion, [2012] ©2012
Description:	1 online resource (iv, 590 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, plans
Language:	English
Subject:	Armed Forces -- Parachute troops. Germany -- Armed Forces -- Parachute troops -- History -- 20th century. Germany. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13453041

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Other authors / contributors:	Rogers, Duncan.
ISBN:	9781909982499 1909982490 9781908916525 1908916524 9781909384569 1909384569
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 558-564) and index. Print version record.
Summary:	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 On the basis of careful and comprehensive research, including utilizing extensive unpublished documentary and personal materials, the author covers the history of the Fallschirmtruppe from its genesis and early training to its employment in combat in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.
Other form:	Print version: Golla, Karl-Heinz, 1939- German Fallschirmtruppe, 1936-41 9781908916525

Similar Items