Stormtroopers
Imperial Germany
Stormtroopers were specialist infantry soldiers of the German Army. In the last years of World War I, Stoßtruppen were trained to use infiltration tactics – part of the Germans' improved method of attack on enemy trenches. Wikipedia
Active: 1916–1918
Branch: Imperial German Army
Engagements: Western Front of World War I
Equipment: MP 18, Karabiner 98a, Luger pistol, Stahlhelm, Stielhandgranate
Notable commanders: Ernst Jünger, Willy Rohr
Role: Intervene when regular infantry fails, clear the way for infantry on the battlefield, special operations
Size: 17 battalions (as of 1917)
Show more
Show less