Scorched Earth | Airborne Warfare (Episode 7)

A 1997 Cromwell/Lamancha Production War Documentary, narrated by Richard Clegg.

The sudden and dramatic entry of the German paratroopers - Fallschirmjager, brought a new and unexpected dimension to the nature of warfare during the WW II. These new warriors of the air were to make critical contributions to some of the most famous battles of the conflict. The indomitable German paratroopers, the Fallschirmjager, established an enduring legend with their dogged defense of Monte Cassino.

The Allies did not take long to imitate their deadly enemy - the Fallschirmjager were an inspiration - the result was the British Paratroop Battalions as well as American's Screaming Eagles. Airborne Warfare tells the fascinating story of the war in the sky and how air combat changed and evolved. The episode features very rare archival footage, state-of-the-art illustrative 3D graphics as well as visiting the silent graves of present-day Monte Cassino.