Paratroopers embody a constantly evolving, offensive and modern concept and have been the linchpin of many military operations since their first appearance on the battlefield. The experiences of the German Air Force and its actions in Belgium, Norway and Greece were a source of inspiration for the Allies and enabled them to plan jumps first over Normandy and then over the Netherlands. Using numerous images and reconstructions, the author presents the uniforms and equipment of the famous German elite troops. The paratroopers' uniforms have rarely been covered as comprehensively as in this book, which allows readers to relive an extraordinary epic up close. This volume covers the years 1943-1945.
