Preceded by heavy aerial bombing, the initial German landing was disorganised, with seven transport Junkers Ju 52's being shot down and the paratroopers receiving heavy casualties, however the paratroopers managed to capture the hill that 2/1st Battalion was positioned on.
The initial German landing was preceded by heavy aerial bombing. The initial German landing was disorganised. Ju 52's being shot down. This was with seven transport Junkers. The paratroopers receiving heavy casualties the paratroopers managed to capture the hill that 2/1st Battalion was positioned on. This was however.