The 1st Fallschirmjager Division WWII, Vol 2: Years of Retreat by Ben Christensen provided security for many at

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The 1st Fallschirmjager Division WWII, Vol 2: Years of Retreat by Ben Christensen provided security for many atTable of Contents Based on their combat achievements, friends and foes alike have singled out the men from the German 1st Parachute Division as the best soldiers in World War II, as they at Eben Emael executed the most successful commando raid of the war; on Crete the most audacious attack; and in Monte Cassino the most dogged defense. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division twice as many as any other German division.