History
The 4th Parachute Division, (German: 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division), was a divisional-sized formation in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
It was formed in Venice, Italy, in November 1943, from elements of the 2 Fallschirmjäger Division and the XII Battalion of the Italian paratrooper regiment 184th Infantry Regiment "Nembo". Its first combat action was against the Allied landings at Anzio (Operation Shingle) as part of the I. Fallschirm Korps in January 1944.
After Anzio, the division fought a rear guard action in front of Rome, and was the last German unit to leave the city on 4 June.
It fought at Rimini and Bologna and surrendered to the Allies on May 2, 1945.
It was formed in Venice, Italy, in November 1943, from elements of the 2 Fallschirmjäger Division and the XII Battalion of the Italian paratrooper regiment 184th Infantry Regiment "Nembo". Its first combat action was against the Allied landings at Anzio (Operation Shingle) as part of the I. Fallschirm Korps in January 1944.
After Anzio, the division fought a rear guard action in front of Rome, and was the last German unit to leave the city on 4 June.
It fought at Rimini and Bologna and surrendered to the Allies on May 2, 1945.
Featured Missions
| Campaign | Mission |
|---|---|
| Battle of Anzio | Up Towards Cisterna |