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 | Treue um Treue! Official Forum http://1stluftwaffen-jager.org/forum/index.php Steam/Contact Info Squid Sethja8 The Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 2 was founded by Squid, a member of the PLG, a realism veteran of the 1st Rangers and the 506th PIR, and a currently serving veteran. Our primary endeavor is to accurately portray the unit in the late war period, maintaining a historically accurate yet equally entertaining atmosphere. We are looking for those who share these pursuits, and we welcome anyone who is interested. However, We don't exclusively cater to those looking for a "realistic" experience. We also welcome those who are eager for teamwork, and unit cohesion. So once again we invite anyone craving for a unique historical and team based gaming experience to contact us. Our current cadre also includes Sethja8 (graphics and design lead) and Sanford (Assistant Squad Leader). If you wish to join us, do it through our website. There is a registration section. We use German names ingame and have documents and other pieces to support our involvement with the regiment. A thanks to Millander who made this thread's format. This thread is based off of the 58NY thread.  History of Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 2 Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 2 was inconspicuously created as an element of the clandestine 7. Flieger Division. This formation would later be re-designated as 1. Fallschirmjäger Division. Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 2 was first mobilized in the invasion of Poland where it was tasked to capture Polish airfields. The following year, on the 10th of May, 1940, members of the 1st Battalion under Captain Noster fought in Holland as part of one of the largest airborne operations in the Second World War. Following the momentous success in the lower European countries, the unit was transferred to the Balkans in preparation for the invasion of Crete. Crete was the largest fallschirmjäger airborne operation. Despite suffering from heavy casualties the fallschirmjäger successfully captured the island in just twelve days. The regiment was quickly reformed in the Balkans to join the Ost front. They fought in Russia from the winter of 1941 until March of 1942. The regiment was then reorganized as part of the 1st Luftwaffen Jäger Brigade in preparation to join the Afrika Korps. They fought with distinction under General Ramcke as part of Rommel’s Afrika Korps and many remained behind to cover the army’s hasty retreat Italy. In March 1943, the I. / FJR2 deployed to the island of Leros in the Aegean Sea. After eight months of intense combat, the fallschirmjäger captured the island on the17th of November 1943. For their gallantry and superior performance in combat, five members of Fallschirmjäger Regiment 2 received the German Cross in Gold. The regiment was relieved and sent to Athens where it would reform to redeploy on the Eastern front. The regiment worked in concert with 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich” to defend against a brutal Russian Winter offensive. The Germans maintained their position for the duration of December, but after two months, the battle wary unit was forced to retreat. The remaining elements were sent to Brittany to regroup and recuperate. By the 20th of June 1944, the paratroopers were once again committed into combat. The unit was deployed near Brest, but was finally forced to surrender despite Hitler’s orders to fight to the last man. The unit never recovered from the Normandy campaign. Fallschirmjäger Rgt. 2 was reformed in 1945 and the last remaining members fought until they surrendered in the Ruhr Pocket in April 1945. Their superior performance in combat and their unrelenting commitment to their oath and country earned the admiration and respect of both friend and foe. Field Marshal Harold Alexander remarked, “The tenacity of these German paratroopers is quite remarkable. I doubt that there are any other troops in the world who could have stood up to it and then gone on fighting with the ferocity they have.” For their tenacity, they were nicknamed “Grüne Teufel” (Green Devils). Indeed it is decreed in fallschirmjäger first commandment: “You are the chosen ones of the German Army. You will seek combat and train yourselves to endure any manner of test. To you, the battle shall be fulfillment.” |
post-log rework i had to move them and up was the easiest way
 | Polska! Membership and Purpose http://the1erplg.enjin.com/home This is the 1erPLG's North and South regiment. We made this regiment 'cause North and South is fun and we're big-dong polska mothafuckas. We have our own unique regiment ingame! Page 8 has pictures. If you wish to join us, do it through our website or our FSE thread. We don't have dedicated recruiting for this regiment, so joining the 1erPLG will immediately tie you to this regiment. Ingame, we use names given from a historically accurate roster of the 58th. History of the 58th New York "The Polish Legion" The Fifty-eighth Regiment was composed almost entirely of men of foreign birth. Various nationalities were represented in its organization, composed of Poles, Germans, Danes, Italians, Russians, and Frenchmen, most of whom were recruited in New York City. In August, 1861, Colonel Wladimir Krzyzanowski, a Polish officer who had seen service in the Polish war, was authorized by the Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, at Washington, to recruit a regiment composed primarily of Poles. It was seen as a step forward to the Polish Immigrant community that they to could play a part in putting down the Rebellion. In reality the regiment was made up of many nationalities with the Poles only being one ethnic group. The 58th saw its first combat as apart of General Fremont's Army in the Shenandoah Valley facing the famous Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. They served a apart of the 11th Corps which was composed primarily of ethnic European "Foreign" Regiments. Many of the "Native" regiments composed of men who disliked foreigners held the 11th corps in low contempt. This coupled with unlucky situations at Chancellorsville & Gettysburg served to heighten the 11th Corp's Infamy as the worst troops in the Army of the Potomac. After Gettysburg the 11th Corps including the 58th New York were sent out West to join General Sherman's Army. The Regiment spent the remainder of the war recuperating their heavy losses and guarding various posts in Tennessee. They were discharged upon the war's end. In closing the 58thNY served as a testament to the patriotism that Polish immigrants had patriotic loyalty to their new homeland the the resolve to make the last final measure of devotion to prove that fact, death of the battlefield.  Below - nicknames given to us from the community (during linebattles, etc.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The Polish Devils" A thanks to Millander for making this beautiful thread for us! |
