Major Rudolf Witzig Le Vainqueur D'Eben-Emael : FallschirmjaGer Sur Tous Les Fronts Hardback
by Franz Kurowski
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This book presents the history of the famous Major Witzig, born on August 14, 1916, aspiring officer on April 1, 1935, head of the engineering section of the Fallschirm-Infantry Battalion in August 1938, with which he captured Fort Eben-Emael at dawn on May 10, 1940, capturing 1,200 soldiers with his 55 paratroopers.
Awarded the Knight's Cross, he jumped in Crete where he was seriously injured.
Afterwards, he commanded a battalion of paratroopers in Tunisia and on the Eastern Front.
He was attributed the oak leaf cluster. After the war, he became a colonel in the Bundeswehr. French Language
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 140 illustrations
- Publisher:Editions Heimdal
- Publication Date:19/01/2013
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- ISBN:9782840483359
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 140 illustrations
- Publisher:Editions Heimdal
- Publication Date:19/01/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9782840483359