1st Parachute Corps (Germany)


The I Fallschirmkorps was one of the main German Luftwaffe Corps during World War II.

History

This Corps was formed in January 1944 in Rome from the II Luftwaffe Field Corps, and fought exclusively in Italy.
During it existence, it was composed of the 1st and 4th Parachute Divisions and several Infantry Divisions.

It fought in the Battle of Anzio, Battle of Monte Cassino and Battle of Bologna.
The Corps capitulated on 3 May 1945 in the Trento – Bolzano – Belluno area in Northern Italy.

Commanding officer