A small group of German paratroopers (Fallschirm-Jäger-Regiment) in a relaxed moment, in the Ardea sector (a few miles north of Anzio and Nettuno); Italy, February-March 1944.



While waiting for assignment

German paratroopers with a 50-mm PaK 38 anti-tank gun in combat in Italy.


PaK 38 in action

A soldier of the 1st Fallschirmjäger Division overlooking the area, while manning a machine gun in front of the city of Cassino, at the foot of Monte Cassino, Italy; February 15-March 21, 1944.  