Hunters From the Sky: The German Parachute Corps 1940-1945
By Charles Whiting
Published By Leo Cooper
Year Published 1974
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a terrific book about the genesis of German Combat airborne forces. The techniques developed by the Germans during the Second World War are still in use today. Airborne forces still lead with vigor and elan, and the leadership on the top of these elite forces will determine final victory. This book captures the personalities of the German command structure and the elite nature of this fighting unit. This book is written much from the perspective of the officers and men of the Luftwaffe, and it also does include Allied reactions.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on cover. Book Club Edition.
By Charles Whiting
Published By Leo Cooper
Year Published 1974
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a terrific book about the genesis of German Combat airborne forces. The techniques developed by the Germans during the Second World War are still in use today. Airborne forces still lead with vigor and elan, and the leadership on the top of these elite forces will determine final victory. This book captures the personalities of the German command structure and the elite nature of this fighting unit. This book is written much from the perspective of the officers and men of the Luftwaffe, and it also does include Allied reactions.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on cover. Book Club Edition.
By Charles Whiting
Published By Leo Cooper
Year Published 1974
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This is a terrific book about the genesis of German Combat airborne forces. The techniques developed by the Germans during the Second World War are still in use today. Airborne forces still lead with vigor and elan, and the leadership on the top of these elite forces will determine final victory. This book captures the personalities of the German command structure and the elite nature of this fighting unit. This book is written much from the perspective of the officers and men of the Luftwaffe, and it also does include Allied reactions.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on cover. Book Club Edition.
