This new four volume series focuses on the elite German Fallschirmjagers in combat on the Eastern Front during the winter months of 1941-1942 and again in 1942-1943. In Russia these elite airborne warriors took on an infantry role and were employed to hinder the Russians from breaking through the German ring surrounding the city of Leningrad. Volume 1 and 2 will present images taken from the first winter actions of 1941-42 and Volumes 3 and 4 will cover the second winter of 1942-43.
Language
English
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
RZM Imports
Release
November 01, 2003
ISBN
0965758419
ISBN 13
9780965758413
Fallschirmjagers: Eastern Front 1941 42 (Archive Series)
This new four volume series focuses on the elite German Fallschirmjagers in combat on the Eastern Front during the winter months of 1941-1942 and again in 1942-1943. In Russia these elite airborne warriors took on an infantry role and were employed to hinder the Russians from breaking through the German ring surrounding the city of Leningrad. Volume 1 and 2 will present images taken from the first winter actions of 1941-42 and Volumes 3 and 4 will cover the second winter of 1942-43.