In 1991, he became deputy commander of all airborne forces for training and education.

This was the first direct contact between the 36th Division and the airborne force.

Another problem emerged, one that was to plague the airborne forces throughout the next year.

They will not perform the final assault until all airborne forces are gone.

This was done to make the weapon more convenient to carry, particularly for use by airborne forces.

Four days was a long time for an airborne force to fight unsupported.

As a result Hitler vowed never to use his airborne force in such large numbers again.

One notable exception was the use of airborne forces in special operations.

The Soviet airborne forces were mostly used as 'foot' infantry during the war.

The planners decided early that an airborne force of division size would be needed.