Hitler's paratrooper
Subtitle: the life and battles of Rudolf Witzig
By: Gilberto Villahermosa
Publisher: Frontline Books; Frontline
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9781848325593
Subjects: Campaigns; Germany. Heer; German Aerial operations; Germany; World War, 1939-1945; Soldiers; Parachute troops; Biography
Description: "Witzig was the only German parachute engineer to win the prestigious Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves during the Second World War ... This ... biography comprises the most comprehensive treasure trove of documents and unpublished interviews available to reconstruct Rudolf Witzig's life. The bulk of these come from his own collection [and] includes photographs from Witzig's personal album as well as his own words to tell the story -- from reports, interviews and documents -- and interviews with his wife Hanna and son J?rgen, as well as veterans who served with the 'Eagle of Eben Emael'"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [252]-260) and index.