This book is an in-depth photographic study of the famed German “Brigade Ramcke” paratroop unit. The story of Ramcke and his élite troops is described here through the soldiers’ recollections: from their?formation in Germany, life?on the North African front, and their legendary five-day?breakthrough behind enemy lines.?The book is heavily illustrated with unpublished photographs and documents of the troops,?as well as?details of their uniforms, vehicles, equipment, and theater made insignia.