HITLER'S PARATROOPERS IN NORMANDY: The German II Parachute Corps in the Battle for France, 1944

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This gripping new account examines the exploits of Germanys II Parachute Corps and its commander, Eugen Meindl, from the Allied invasion on 6 June to the end of August 1944. Meindl was the epitome of the senior WWII German airborne commander -- tough, experienced, and aggressive, he cared deeply for his troops. His Parachute Corps fought stubbornly for three weeks, before being forced to fall back.

Trapped along with the bulk of the German Seventh Army in the Falaise pocket, Meindl and his paratroopers maintained their discipline and were selected by the Commander in Chief of OB West to lead the German breakout to the east. That they managed to do so, despite suffering grievous losses, while so many around them died or surrendered, is a testament to their dedication and fighting ability.