Panzer_M 2.0 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 was watching a WWII doc, and it talks of a airdrop that was attacked by Spitfires, never heard of this this happening, I know the HG unit fought on the island, but I didn't think they were airlifted to the area. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enigma Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 It would appear they did ... linked from the "Airborne Operations" page of the website 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David I Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 The 1st Fallschirmjager Division was air lifted to Sicily. They were very skilled and lucky not to have very many JU-52's lost. Basically the Allied Airforces had a schedule of CAP flights and the Germans flew in between flights. Ironically they were landing at about the same time the Brit 1st Airborne was dropping at Primosole Bridge. The sudden arrival of the 1 FJ was a big surprise and slowed the British advance on Catania. Pick up D'Este's book "Bitter Victory" for a very detailed, yet readable, account of the Campaign. DavidI 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Lucke Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Primasole Bridge, 13 July 1943 British 1st Airborne Brigade drops in the day after the 3rd Regiment, 1st FJ Division parachutes in --- first German FJ unit deployed to Sicily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_M 2.0 Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 did not know that. wow. learned something new about WWII ETO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David I Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I did a couple of scenarios about Primosole Bridge. One on the British landings night of July 13 and one on the German counter attack on July 14. Were at the Proving Grounds. Don't know if they are still there. DavidI 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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