Hitler's Paratrooper
by Gilberto Villahermosa
"The Life and Battles of Rudolf Witzig"
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Hitler's Paratrooper by Gilberto Villahermosa
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Paratroopers
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
481
Published Date:
2010
ISBN13:
9781473805538
Summary
This biography chronicles the military career of Rudolf Witzig, a German paratrooper officer who gained fame for leading the daring glider assault on Fort Eben Emael in Belgium during 1940. Author Gilberto Villahermosa traces Witzig's experiences throughout World War II, from his early successes in airborne operations to later campaigns on the Eastern and Western fronts. The book examines his tactical innovations, leadership in combat, and the broader role of German paratroopers in the war, offering insight into one of the Wehrmacht's most celebrated airborne commanders.
