There's been some discussion recently about German paratroop forces.

A very interesting little book on this subject is 'Heaven and Hell' by Martin Poppel ( Spellmount/Hippocrene, 1988 ).

It's well-illustrated with many of Poppel's private photos, and interesting because he volunteered for Fallschirmjager in '38, so describes his activities in Poland, Narvik, Holland, Crete, Italy, Russia and Normandy.
Worth buying if you see a secondhand copy. Anyone else read it ?

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"Stand by to pull me out of the seat if I get hit" - Guy Gibson

No, I have not read it... yet. But I hope I could do it. You see, I read conventional Literature mostly... I am not as lucky as you to have so many war books...

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"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Yes I purchased the book soon after it was released. A good read......

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