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Knight's Cross Holders of the Fallschirmjäger : Hitler's Elite Parachute Force at War, 1940-1945 by Jeremy Dixon (2015, Hardcover)

Presented here are the biographies of the 130 men of the Fallschirmj ger--Hitler's elite paratroopers, who won the Knight's Cross and its higher grades. These men fought on nearly every front during the Second World War, from their first action in Denmark in April 1940, to their last major battle at Monte Cassino. A total of twenty-four Knight's Crosses were awarded to Fallschirmj ger troops during the battles of Monte Cassino and in the airborne invasion of Crete with the remainder awarded during the fighting in France, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Russia, and at least one in North Africa. These tough, elite soldiers parachuted behind enemy lines and were one of the most successful units during the Second World War. The book gives details of their promotions and other medals and decorations and is well illustrated with over 200 photographs.

Book Title
Knight's Cross Holders of the Fallschirmjäger : Hitler's Elite Parachute Force at War, 1940-1945
Author
Jeremy Dixon
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Europe / Germany, Military / World War II, Military / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
History
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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