The Fallshirmjäger was the branch of the German armed forces that utilized paratroopers and air drops. The Fallshirmjäger itself was in reality part of the German Luftwaffe. The Fallshirmjäger were the first paratroops to ever have large operations against the enemy utilizing. The fundamental idea of the Fallshirmjäger was elite, light infantry that could penetrate enemy lines and secure critical positions quickly. They were well armed with things such as the exclusive FG 42 and Panzerfaust. The main transports for Fallshirmjäger troops in air drops were the Junkers Ju 52 and DFS 230.
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