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Along the Neva: German Paratroops of the 1st Battalion; 3rd FallschirmjAger Regiment on the Russian Front, Sept.-Nov. 1941
Edgar Alcidi
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Description for Along the Neva: German Paratroops of the 1st Battalion; 3rd FallschirmjAger Regiment on the Russian Front, Sept.-Nov. 1941
Hardcover. "A Schiffer military history book"--Cover. Num Pages: 126 pages, over 130 color/bw images, maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1176.
This book presents in words and images the first operational use of German paratroopers in the Russian campaign, and also the first time they served as conventional infantry. Focusing specifically on the 1st Battalion of the 3rd FallschirmjAger Regiment, it describes the horrific weather, and unspeakable living and fighting conditions endured by these elite soldiers who were deployed in the trenches near the Neva River in northern Russia. Outnumbered in men and equipment, they fought bravely and with distinction, never faltering in their mission. Included with the operational history, are recollections and reminiscences of surviving veterans.
This book presents in words and images the first operational use of German paratroopers in the Russian campaign, and also the first time they served as conventional infantry. Focusing specifically on the 1st Battalion of the 3rd FallschirmjAger Regiment, it describes the horrific weather, and unspeakable living and fighting conditions endured by these elite soldiers who were deployed in the trenches near the Neva River in northern Russia. Outnumbered in men and equipment, they fought bravely and with distinction, never faltering in their mission. Included with the operational history, are recollections and reminiscences of surviving veterans.
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
1175g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764336577
SKU
V9780764336577
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