Keeping the German soldier well supplied proved to be a challenge in the
rough terrain of Italy. It seems the best friend of the German soldier in
Italy was probably the donkey or mule. These beasts of burden were
difficult to handle but indeed proved themselves the soldiers best friend by moving
their supplies through rugged mountainous terrain. Here is a young
Fallschirmjager, Josef and his mule Benito bringing up some supplies to the
front line troops.
Keep your head down and your helmet on! -- Fallschirmartz
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