German Paratroops in North Africa: Tropical Uniforms, Headgear, and Insignia of the Fallschirmjäger in World War II

John E. Hodgin
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Large-format book is an in-depth photographic study of Luftwaffe tropical uniforms, headgear, and insignia worn by the Fallschirmjäger during the battles for Africa in WWII.

Both full-color and war-era photographs illustrate rare uniforms and equipment including tropical jump smocks, Ramcke Brigade jump helmets, and officer's "Meyer" caps.

This book also provides the first accurate description of the design and development of WWII German jump smocks, each illustrated in large, full-color photographs.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 08/21/2008
ISBN: 9780764329395
Pages: 336
Weight: 3.50lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 1.10d