German Paratroopers

Heavily-armed Fallschirmjäger on Gran Sasso

T. Schneiders - Bundesarchiv ~~~

A group of heavily-armed german paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger, "Green Devils") on the 4000 feet high Gran Sasso mountain. Their mission goal - the liberation of Benito Mussolini - was accomplished. September 12, 1943 (Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-567-1503C-3)