This clip on Nazi paratroopers known as Fallschirmjaeger (literally "parachuted fighters") depicts several German firsts including the static line parachute deployment and the use of hollow-charge explosives in the ingenious glider attack devised by Hitler against Fort Eben Emael. Note: The Allies nicknamed the Fallschirmjaeger "Green Devils" for their camouflage and defensive tactics.
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There's a great novel out about the Green Devils assault on Eben Emael by Harvey Black.
BPanther111 6 months ago
What a success that was!
andy7666 8 months ago