GERMAN AIRBORNE FORCE IN WORLD WAR 11.
Another book I picked up in a seaside book shop on my birthday in October.
I have no special interest in airborne troops including the German forces however the book was very cheap and seemed well written on a thumb through.
The book gives a highly detailed history of the creation of the German airborne forces including the glider troops and air landing troops, a brief review of all the major actions involving airborne units and details of all the various formations raised during the war, all in a chronological order.
There is a strong recurring theme through out the book about the spectacular fighting spirit of German paratroopers and the fearsome reputation they enjoyed on all fronts right to the last days of the war. All were volunteers and trained to a very high standard which was reflected in regular successes although at a high cost in casualties.
There are a number of short appendix covering weapons, planes and uniforms to complete what has to be the definitive book on German airborne troops and which I strongly recommended if you are interested in the Fallschirmjaegar.
Not heard of this before Tony and given me enduring interst in the FJ, so thanks for the review and I will keep an eye out for a copy.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve...I knew you are interested in FJ hence the recommendation, you will like this book. Regards.
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