German paratroopers in a moment of rest during Operation Mercury on the island of Crete; May 20, 1941.

Surveying the terrain

A German Paratrooper (Fallschirmjäger) carries on his back a wounded comrade to safety; Eastern Front, 1942. (Photo from the newspaper "Der Adler" #7) date 30 March, 1943.

Helping a wounded fellow warrior

German paratroopers move to a new position in Italy. 
The one on the right is armed with a Panzerschreck anti-tank grenade launcher; September 1944.