Germany

During World War II, Germany had several special forces units, each with their own unique capabilities and roles. The Fallschirmjäger, or paratroopers, are perhaps the most well-known and played a significant role in many of the war’s major campaigns. They are highly trained and used for a variety of missions, such as airborne assaults, reconnaissance, sabotage, and special operations behind enemy lines. However, the Fallschirmjäger are not the only German special forces unit. The Brandenburgers are a specialised unit that focused on espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance. The Waffen-SS had several specialised units, such as the SS-Jäger Battalion, which are highly trained and often used for special missions. The Jagdverbande are another special operations unit that operated mainly in North Africa, using unconventional tactics to deceive the enemy.

Despite their different specialties, these German special forces units were all highly skilled and played a significant role in many of the war’s most famous battles. Their legacy continues to inspire modern-day special forces units around the world.

Organisations
Fallschirmjäger