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It is the German term for a paratrooper. The Germans did not use the Fallschirmjager in the role that they were intended aftert the fighting in Crete in 1941. After that they were always used as infantry. Other uses The Herman Goring Division evolved over the years and grew in size. When it became a panzer division, its name became Fallschirm Panzerkorps Herman Goring. The literal translation was "armored paratroopers"---which is obviously an impossiblity.
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What was the Best German division of World War 2?
The best German division in WW2 were the Fallschirmjager, the German Paratroops. They were elite, highly trained and very honorable.
What countries did Germany occupy in World War 2?
Every country in Europe except Britain, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Turkey in Europe and Bulgaria was occupied by Nazi Germany. Italy was part of the Axis, but when Italy became an unwilling ally it was occupied. Finland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria were Axis allies. Of these countries, Hungary and parts of Romania were occupied. The Germans also occupied all of North Africa west of Egypt. Here is a list: * Albania * Austria * Belgium * Byelorussia (part of the USSR) * Channel Islands (part of Britain) * The Crimea (part of the USSR) * Czechoslovakia (absorbed half, the other half forming the country of Slovakia) * Denmark * Estonia * France * Greece * Latvia * Lithuania * Luxembourg * Netherlands (Holland) * Norway * Poland * Russia (partially) * The Sudentenland * Parts of the Transcaucus region (part of the USSR) * Ukraine (part of the USSR) * Yugoslavia In addition, a large part of Italy after the country changed sides in 1943, and Hungary in 1944-45.Denmark, and NorwayGermany seized, annexed or absorbed the following countries before the start of World War Two: Austria & Czechoslovakia Germany invaded the following countries during World War Two: Poland, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Yugoslavia, Greece, Egypt (colony of Great Britain), and the Soviet Union. Germany also attacked Great Britain and seized several British islands in the English Channel. The Germans occupied the following entire countries: Czech Republic (portion of Czechoslovakia), Poland, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Yugoslavia, & Greece. They occupied a large portion of the western areas of the Soviet Union and some small islands of Great Britain in the English Channel. After the Italian government switched sides from the Axis to the Allies (in 1943), then the Germans occupied the northern part of Italy still in their (Axis) control.It depends which year.At the 'high tide' mark (mid 1942) of the elite Wehrmacht force, Germany's fighting force has conquered/ made alliances with:Austria (Political)The Rhineland (re-militarised)Czechoslovakia (Demonstration of force -> Political)Poland (Conquered -> USSR invaded from the East 6 days after the start and split Poland in half)Hungary (Conquered then alliance)Yugoslavia (Conquered)Romania (Conquered then alliance)Belarus (Conquered)Greece (Conquered -> at great expense especially on Crete to the Fallschirmjager)France (Conquered by Ardennes Thrust to Paris)Belgium (Conquered)Netherlands (Conquered)Denmark (Conquered)Italy (Tripartite Pact -> Alliance)Japan (Tripartite Pact -> Alliance)Morocco (Vichy French held this country - Conquered Nation held)Algeria (Allied Italy held this country)Tunisia (Allied Italy held this country)Libya (Conquered)Egypt (Partially Conquered, held onto by fierce British resistance)Norway (Conquered)Finland (Fought against a bit -> Alliance)East Prussia (Owned pre-war)Lithuania (Conquered during Barbarossa)Latvia (Conquered during Barbarossa)Estonia (Conquered during Barbarossa)Russia (A massive chunk Conquered - Stretching from Stalingrad (Caucasus) in the South, to Leningrad in the North - stopped 6 miles from Moscow (The Kremlin was in sight over the horizon)So... quite a few countries then :P
How many men in a squad in World War 2?
I will start off this answer. I'm familiar with the larger units in the World War 2 infantry but I forgot the organization at the smallest levels.I always heard that a Sqad was 8 to 10 men. The size will vary with the type of Squad. For example, you can have an infantry squad or a mortar squad or a machine gun squad.For the real answer, I quote from the WW2 Soldier's Handbook."In the Infantry and Cavalry the Squad is the largest unit that can be effectively controlled by the voice and signals of its leader---the corporal or sergeant. In size it will vary from 4 to 16 members, depending upon the kind of squad it is. It takes its name from the principal weapon within the squad. For example, in a "rifle-squad" the members are armed with the rifle.....""The squad is small enough so that the leader can directly control all of its members.""In the Field Artillery and Coast Artillery Corps, the section is the smallest fighting unit. In these arms, squads are sometimes used for purposes of drill or administration. For combat, however, the members of the section are usually close enough to the gun they serve so that their leader, the sergeant, can control them."Remember that a squad, platoon, company, etc. will vary in size for an infantry division than for an Parachute Infantry Division or Armored Division. Also, these organizations will be different for armies of other countries in WW2 and for the modern US Army.For a Platoon:"A Platoon includes several squads, or two sections, and has a strength of 40 or 50 soldiers."Company(Infantry), Troop(Cavalry) or Battery(Artillery):"It usually consists of 3 or 4 platoons and is commanded by a captain."Reference: FM 21-100 Basic Field Manual: Soldier's HandbookI think it depends on the branch of service. While the Army's typical infantry squad was about 11-12 soldiers, The Marines usually put 2 fire teams together as a squad - 2 riflemen, 1 BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle), and 1 Thompson submachine gunner.A few corrections concerning WWII Squads (TO&E strength):US Army Infantry Squad - 12 men: Squad leader (Thompson submachine gun 'SMG', M1 carbine, or M1 Garand rifle), 10 rifleman (M1 Garand rifle), 1 automatic rifleman (BAR). Organized as: Able Team (2 scouts); Baker Team (5 rifleman), Charlie Team (3 rifleman + BAR). One rifleman per platoon would generally carry a bazooka in addition to his personal weapon. There were 3 rifle squads per platoon in a rifle company.US Airborne Infantry Squad - 12 men: same as infantry squad except that the BAR is replaced by a M1919A1 light machine gun (LMG). Same organization as the regular infantry squad. In practice the organization was flexible to the mission with one or more rifles often replaced by submachine guns and one man in the squad carrying a bazooka (generally one per platoon).USMC Rifle Squad - 13 men (1944): The marine squad evolved throughout the war, adding additional firepower with each increment until settling on the 13-man configuration in mid 1944. Organized with a squad leader (Thompson SMG), and 3 x 4-man fire teams (3 rifles + 1 BAR each). In addition to the assigned personal weapons, the company commander could allocate 1 demolition pack and 1 flame thrower per squad as well as 1 bazooka per platoon, depending on mission requirements. These weapons would be carried by one of the squad's rifleman in addition to a personal weapon (often an M1 carbine to lighten the load). Since marines were often engaged in close-in fighting, they would frequently scrounge Thompson SMG's to replace rifles when available.British & Commonwealth Infantry Squad (Section) - 10 men: Section leader (Sten SMG), Assistant Section Leader (rifle), 6 riflemen (rifle), Bren Number 1 (Bren LMG), Bren Number 2 (rifle). British and Commonwealth forces carried the .303 Enfield rifle (bolt action) throughout the war. The basic squad structure remained constant throught different battalion types (e.g., infantry, motorized, parachute), while the Para's were able to add additional Sten guns based on mission requirements. PIAT anti-tank weapons were allocated to squads from the company level as in the US forces.Germany - 10 men(-): The basic German squad centered around an MG34 or MG42 general purpose machinegun (GPMG); personal weapons for the gunner and assistant gunner were pistols (generally), squad leader (MP40 SMG), 7 riflemen (Karabiner 98K 'Mauser' bolt action rifle). As the war progressed and manpower losses mounted the Germans were forced to reduce squad size to 9 men (dropping a rifleman). Panzergrenadier squads (halftrack mounted) had 8 dismounts with 2 GPMGs; Fallschirmjager (paratroop) squads were authorized 11 men, also with 2 GPMGs. In 1944 and 1945 many squads were below authorized strength even after replacements.USSR - 10 men(-): The basic infantry squad included a squad leader (SMG), assistant leader (rifle), 5 rifleman (rifle), machinegunner (DP light machinegun), assistant gunner (rifle). Like the Germans, the Soviet forces suffered under terrible casualties and were frequently forced to reduce squad size. They also formed SMG squads of 9 or 10 men all armed with the PPsh 41 submachinegun for close-in assault. In some configurations, the SMG squad would be supplemented with an LMG.Japan - 13 men: The squad consisted of an NCO squad leader, a machinegunner (Type 96 LMG), and 11 riflemen. All carried bolt action rifles (Arisaka) except the machinegunner. The Japanese did not employ submachineguns in any significant numbers.
Value of M1938 Fallschirmjager Helmet with Luftwaffer Insignia?
value depends on overall condition. many fakes going around. send pictures.............
What is the smallest unit that would have been assigned a Fallschirmjager medic?
normally the lowest level that would have a medic attached would have been a platoon.
What was the Best German division of World War 2?
The best German division in WW2 were the Fallschirmjager, the German Paratroops. They were elite, highly trained and very honorable.
What was the standard uniform of Fallschirmjager Doctor and combat medic?
== I'm not an expert, but I have a book that shows a dead German Paratrooper medic at Salerno. He is wearing an armband. The typical German medic of any branch usually wore a red cross insignia on their arm, their pack or their helmet. Pictures: In the "Related links" below, please find the link directing you to a blog that some folks have posted with manquins dressed in the appointed uniforms of the Fallschirmjager Medic.
What does the Fallschirmjager Doctor rank of Oberstabsarzt Stabsarzt equate to in American rank?
It is equivalent to the rank of Major. I have found reference to Oberstabsartz from a number of references (not specifically from FJ units) where it is equated to Major. The title is still current in the German military. Oberstabsarzt = Major Stabsarzt = Captain
Where could one find a German paratrooper helmet for sale?
You can buy them from www.Fallschirmjager.Biz he makes excellent replica Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper), German and American Helmets, mainly around the Airborne troops and offers custom painting of existing helmets as well as providing genuine and replica helmets.
What were the ranks of doctors assigned to fallschirmjager regiment and Battalion HQ'S?
normally at the Regt level the highest ranking Docter would have been a Colonel or LT. Colonel. At the battalion level, you would have most likely encountered a Captain or a major at the most. Due to shortages across the board it was common for Captains to be commanding Battalions and majors to be incharge of Regiments.
What were Luftwaffe infantry units?
There were four types of Luftwaffe units that were used as infantry or as ground units.1. Anti-Aircraft unitsAnti-Aircraft units were used to protect major industrial sites, air fields and also at the front lines. They operated the 88-mm anti-aircraft artillery and other heavy artillery to defend against high-flying strategic bombers and fast fighter-bomber or medium bombers. 2. Fallschirmjager(Paratroopers)In 1938, a Paratrooper battalion was transferred to 7th Flieger Division to form the 1st Battalion, 1st Fallschirmjager Regiment. A total of 5 Paratrooper Divisions were formed but they had limited use after the Luftwaffe lost control of the air to the Allied air forces. The I Parachute Corps served in Italy from Jan 1944 - May 1945. 3. Herman Goring Panzer DivisionThe "Fallschrimjager PanzerKorps Hermann Goring" grew out of a small military police force organized in February 1933 when Hermann Goring was Minister of Interior. As the "General Goring Regiment" it consisted of flak batteries and searchlight battalions but retained a motorcycle company and a guard battalion that were used at Goring's Forrest estate at Karinhall and on special occasions such as Richtohofen's Memorial parade. Eventually it grew to division size and then to a corps with armored support. 4. Luftwaffe Field DivisionsThe Luftwaffe Field Divisions were the only truly infantry units of the Luftwaffe. These were organized in 1942/1943 from personel taken from Luftwaffe units that were no longer effective as a air force. These units were placed under the command of Army officers and NCO's. Eventually 22 divisions were formed but many were disbanded within a year. One reason for their poor performances was because they were poorly equipped and poorly motivated. Many of their regiments and artillery units were used as reinforcements to other Army units.
What medical equipment did a fallschirmjager medic carry?
Your question has a couple different answers. The first answer would be for an EM medic assign to a FJ Infantry unit. The medic at this level would carry a cloth bag designed specifically for the FJ medic. The bag contained basically the same items a Heer medic would carry in the leather pouches issued to non-FJ troops. In addition to the cloth bag, the medic would be issued a larger canteen used by medic personnel. The next level would be for the FJ medic NCO. In addition to the cloth bag, and canteen, he would be issued a backpack containing additional bandage material, a small pouch containing medic tools, and lastly, additional drugs not issued to the EM medic. When you move beyond these two, you are primarily asking about field medical units. These would be staffed by doctors in addition to the EM/NCOs assigned to a field medic unit. I hope this helps to answer you question. If you are looking for information on specific items carried, I can provide this information.
Did elements of second Fallschirmjager regiment fight at Monte Cassino and if so which ones?
Fallshirmjaeger Rgt #2 was part of the 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division. During the Allied invasion of Italy, in 1943 the following Fallshirmjaeger units were involved: 1st Fallshirmjaeger Division 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division. Monte Cassino was fougth during 1944 by which time the 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division had been transferred to the Western Front and replaced with 4th Fallshirmjaeger Division. Monte Cassino was defended by 1st Fallshirmjaeger Division. The first units to arrive at the site were 1st & 3rd Bns, 1sy Rgt, along with 3rd Bn, 3rd Rgt. The MG Bn was pulled from the Anzio beach head to assit these units, and together they were grouped to form Kampfgruppen Shculz. 4th Fallshirmjaeger Division was responsible for the Anzio beach head
What kind of a unit was the Herman Goering Division?
The Herman Goering Division began as a police force before the war when Herman Goring was Minister of Interior.It grew larger and became a part of the Luftwaffe, where it was an anti-aircraft unit for Hitler's Wolf Lair. Herman Goring requested that they receive paratrooper training and thus it became a "Fallschirmjager" or paratrooper unit.However it remained an elite ground combat unit and began to receive the best equipment. It eventually grew to a division size and were equipped with tanks.Its official name was "Fallschrimjager PanzerKorps Herman Goring", which translates as "Parachutist Armor Corps". Of course paratroopers were not armored units. Despite its name, the HGD was NOT a paratrooper unit. It would be what the Germans called a panzer-grenadier division.The uniform that the HGD wore resembled the Luftwaffe uniforms in many ways. Their uniform had Luftwaffe insignia such as the national eagle of the Luftwaffe version. Many officers wore blue hats and blue uniforms very much like the flying branch of the air force. The tank crew wore a unique combination of black tanker uniforms such as the wrap-around tunic, but with Luftwaffe insignia. Most photos depict the fighting men as wearing the standard steel Army helmet. Later in Italy, the HGD absorbed a parachute regiment and some of these may have worn the paratrooper smocks and the paratrooper helmet.The Herman Goering Division fought in Sicily and Italy before being sent to Poland in August 1944.
What was the role of Canada in Italy in World War 2?
Canada's Role was to help the british Eight Army fight it's way up the Adriatic coast, in hopes of beating the US to Rome. Canada played a major Part in breaking many of the German defenses. Canadians broke the Moro River line thatpaved the way to Ortona. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment and The Seaforth Highlanders Of Canada captured the town of Ortona, defeating the 1st German Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper)division. They then broke through the Liri Valley and finally the Gothic Line. they were first to rome but sadly fell to the pressure of the US and let states liberate Rome. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division was sent to Italy in July 1943 for service in Sicily. The 1st Division consisted of three infantry brigades and an armoured brigade and totaled 18,347 men at full strength. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division served as part of the British 8th Army, along with the 2nd Polish Corps and 5th British Corps(but this changed over time). By February 1945, the 1st Canadian Division was withdrawn out of Italy and sent to Germany just prior to end of WW2. Quote of General Patton: "The Canadians are the best troops Montgomery has, and they're American!" Reference Sources: Nicholson, G. W. L., "The Canadians in Italy, 1943-1945, Vol 2". Ottawa; Queen's Printer, 1956. Stacey, Col. C. P., "Six Years of War; The Army in Canada, Britain and the Pacific, Vol 1", Minister of National Defense, 1955. Zuehlke, Mark; "Ortona; Canada's Epic WW2 Battle", Douglas & McIntyre, 1999. Zuehlke, Mark; "Gothic Line; Canada's Month of Hell in WW2 Italy", Douglas & McIntyre, 2003. Osprey Publication "Canadian Forces in WWII" by Rene Chartrand is small but has an excellent history of how Canada built up their forces from 8,000 regular Army and 60,000 Reserve forces to a force of 1,,079,451 out of a population of 11 Million. It includes a table that lists every Regiment and where they served or if disbanded. In all, 368,000 Canadians served in Europe, 7,600 in the Pacific and a few thousand in Africa. Canadian casualties in NW Europe totaled 48,000 with 11,546 deaths.
