Fallschirmjäger
Paratrooper branch of the Luftwaffe (Air force of Nazi Germany) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Fallschirmjäger (disambiguation).
The Fallschirmjäger (German: [ˈfalʃɪʁmˌjɛːɡɐ] ⓘ) were the paratrooper branch of the German Luftwaffe before and during World War II. They were the first paratroopers to be committed in large-scale airborne operations. Throughout World War II, the commander of the branch was Kurt Student, as he was the 2nd most senior officer in the luftwaffe.
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Fallschirmjäger | |
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Active | 1935–1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Luftwaffe (Air Force) |
Type | Light infantry Airborne forces |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Kurt Student Richard Heidrich Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke |
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