The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII Vol 1: The Years of Attack

Two superb volumes on their combat achievements. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division. The books contain many photos which have never been printed before. The books also include many short biographies of the key personnel in the divison. This first volume "Years of Attack" follows the recruitment and training and their vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete through two tough tours as elite infantry on the Eastern Front.

Ben Christensen
Hardcover large format 228 pages, over 250 color b+w photos, colour maps, Orders of Battle.

The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII