German Paratroops, Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in Wwii: Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in World War II (Schiffer Military History) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Robert Kurtz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000 | Series: Schiffer Military History

The uniforms and equipment of the elite German Fallschirmjger is the subject of this detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, helmets, visor caps, gloves, knee pads and more ? are shown in superb color photos, in both multiple full-view, and detail shots. Unpublished World War II era photos show uniforms and equipment being worn on a variety of war fronts. Also included is a short chapter covering other Axis airborne including Italian and Japanese gear.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 197 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764310402
• ISBN-13: 978-0764310409
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great collector's reference., August 19, 2000

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Leif Jacobsen (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: German Paratroops, Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in Wwii: Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

This is a great picture book, mostly done with contemporary photos of the collections of Wili Zahn and Chris Mason, two of the foremost Fallschirmjaeger collectors. For those interested in the uniforms and equipment of the German Paratroopers this book is a must. Great photography, and some rare stuff that you will never see elsewhere. A must for the collector.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fallschimjager Special, October 5, 2007

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Phillip D. Ellerbee "History Buff" (Olympia, Wa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: German Paratroops, Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in Wwii: Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment of the Fallschirmjager in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

Excellent pictorial coverage for the collector/specialist and even for those just interested in how the German military equiped their airborne troops. Would be especially interesting for American Paratroopers, both ex and active to compare their equivalent equipment. I was dissapointed in the fact that there were not any close ups of the German static-line snap-fastner. However, this is only a minor distraction in an otherwise very comprehensive book. This would be a great companion book for the excellent Schiffer Book "Geronimo" which covers WWII American Airborne clothing and equipment.