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The job of paratroopers were to get to the battle quickly and/or strike behind the enemy's lines in order to disrupt his forces or capture strategic points, such as bridges, that would help the infantry break through the enemy defenses.
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∙ 12y agoTo secure, boobytrap and/or destroy major communications and logistics points that would lead to the beachheads. There by helping to prevent German reinforcements from reaching the beachhead before the Allies could take hold.
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Can you shoot descending enemy paratroopers?
Yes
Meaning of adapt and overcome?
I learned this in the paratroopers in 1980.
What alpine flower did German paratroopers wear?
Edelweiß
Total us paratroopers in World War 2?
I would have to say about 10,000 to 30,000 paratroopers as an estimate, for more info check a national geographic movie about it , they should have if not ask around.
How did the Germans invade Crete in World War 2?
Paratroopers (fallschirmjäger)
Can you shoot paratroopers?
True
When was AE-COPSD Paratroopers Wings created?
AE-COPSD Paratroopers Wings was created on 1981-12-06.
What was the job of the Airborne troops in Normandy?
Airborne troops were tasked to take and hold key positions until reinforcements arrived. Tragically, the road to Arnhem was paved with paratroopers.
Does America still have paratroopers on active duty?
yes they still do there are many active paratroopers on active duty still to this day.
What were the names of the planes that dropped paratroopers?
the names of the planes that dropped the paratroopers during the second world war were c47's.
Can enemy paratroopers be attacked?
Of course they can.
Do paratroopers jump onto ships?
No, they do not.
Can You can shoot enemy paratroopers?
TRUE
What aircraft did the German paratroopers use in ww2 was it junkers 52?
Yes, German paratroopers usually used the 3 engined Junkers 52.
How many paratroopers did the Douglas C-47 drop at one time?
28 paratroopers can be dropped at one time from a Douglas C-47.
Can you shoot descending paratroopers?
yes you can
Can you shoot descending enemy paratroopers?
Yes
