Lepage, JeanDenis

Gebirgsjäger: German Mountain Troops, 1935-1945

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ISBN 13:
9781399044783
author:
Lepage, JeanDenis
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
2.2 x 25.3 x 25.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.39

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The Gebirgsjäger German Mountain Troops 1935-1945 is a concise history of their employment from Lapland to Tunisia and throughout World War II. Formed in 1935, these elite mountain troops were recruited predominantly from southern Germany and Austria, where alpinism and mountain warfare had a long tradition. Rigorously trained in skiing, climbing, and other demanding skills, the Gebirgsjäger formed an elite within the German army, distinguished by their distinctive Eidelweiss cap badge. This book provides a detailed account of their uniforms, insignia, equipment, organization, training, and tactics, as well as over 170 line drawings by the author. Clear and illustrated throughout, this book offers a unique insight into the Gebirgsjäger's role in World War II, making it an essential read for anyone interested in military history.

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