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Quiz about Fallschirmjger German Paras in WWII
Quiz about Fallschirmjger German Paras in WWII

Fallschirmjäger: German Paras in WWII Quiz


This quiz is about the German parachute forces in WWII. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,830
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
329
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 1 (9/10), Guest 1 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which branch of service were the Fallschirmjägers assigned to at the start of WWII? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What did every qualified German parachutist receive after completing jump training? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the Fallschirmjäger's code of conduct called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What kind of knife was issued to only the Fallschirmjäger? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which fort was captured by German airborne forces in Belgium in May 1940? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What were the Fallschirmjägers called on the Eastern Front? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did the Fallschirmjägers first engage British *airborne* forces? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where did the Fallschirmjägers first engage US *parachute* forces in Normandy? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What did Allied infantrymen nickname the Fallschirmjägers? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During which major operation was the only large scale *night time* airborne operation carried out by the Fallschirmjägers during WWII? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which branch of service were the Fallschirmjägers assigned to at the start of WWII?

Answer: the Luftwaffe

The Fallschirmjäers were under Luftwaffe control at the start of WWII. As the war progressed, Wehrmacht parachute forces were formed as well.
2. What did every qualified German parachutist receive after completing jump training?

Answer: a jump badge

Every Fallschirmjäger received a Fallschirmspringerabzeichen (jump badge) after successfully completing six weeks jump training.
3. What was the Fallschirmjäger's code of conduct called?

Answer: The Ten Commandments

The Fallschirmjagers called their code of conduct the Ten Commandments. It was basically 10 soldierly traits that were expected from the German parachutist who was considered an elite soldier. Oddly, there is no mention of National Socialism in this creed.
4. What kind of knife was issued to only the Fallschirmjäger?

Answer: a gravity knife

Only the gravity knife was issued to the Fallschirmjäger. Its purpose was for cutting lines in case his chute got tangled. It could be opened by gravity; hence its name.
5. Which fort was captured by German airborne forces in Belgium in May 1940?

Answer: Eben-Emael

Eben-Emael was seized by a lighting coup by German airborne forces at the start of operations in Western Europe during WWII. It remains an incredible feat of arms even today.
6. What were the Fallschirmjägers called on the Eastern Front?

Answer: the firebrigade

The Fallschirmjägers were called the Fürer's firebrigade while it saw duty on the Eastern Front.
7. Where did the Fallschirmjägers first engage British *airborne* forces?

Answer: Primosole Bridge

British paras of the 1st Parachute Regiment engaged the 3rd Fallschirmjäger at Primosole Bridge July 12, 1943 in Sicily during Operation Husky.
8. Where did the Fallschirmjägers first engage US *parachute* forces in Normandy?

Answer: Carentan

Elements of the 6th Parachute Regiment engaged the American 101st Airborne Division at Carentan on 10 June 1944.
9. What did Allied infantrymen nickname the Fallschirmjägers?

Answer: the Green Devils

Allied infantrymen nicknamed the German parachutists the Green Devils. This was a reference to the distinctive green camouflage smock worn by the Fallschirmjägers.
10. During which major operation was the only large scale *night time* airborne operation carried out by the Fallschirmjägers during WWII?

Answer: the Ardennes Offensive

The only large scale night time airborne operation carried out by the Fallschirmjägers was during the Ardennes Offensive. 1,200 parachutist were used but only 100 landed in the drop zone. The final chapter was a dismal failure.
Source: Author beterave

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