SS092 - Maximilian von Weichs D-Day when many armies adopted parachute

when many armies adopted parachute infantry for surprise assaults

Roman generals were responsible for leading armies

Experienced soldiers quickly learned that remaining exposed for even a few seconds could have serious consequences

British infantry figures in firing or defensive poses

and armour were designed for the brutal realities of ancient battlefield combat

SS092 - Maximilian von Weichs D-Day when many armies adopted parachuteSS092 Maximilian von Weichs Professional military leadership remained an essential component of German operations throughout the Second World War, with experienced senior officers commanding vast formations across Europe and the Soviet Union. Among these commanders was Field Marshal Maximilian von Weichs, a highly respected career officer whose service extended from the Imperial German Army through to the campaigns of the Second World War. Von Weichs