Captured Nazi paratrooper. A 21-year old Nazi paratooper, dropped behind First U.S.

Captured Nazi paratrooper. A 21-year old Nazi paratooper, dropped behind First U.S. Army positions in Germany, waits for shipment to the roar following his capture by American infantrymen. Large numbers of Nazi parachutists were captured as the Germans launched their attack December 16 along a 50-mile line, extending roughly from north of Monschau to Echtnernach. On the northern flank on this advance, veteran American troops halted the Nazis and smashed at least six enemy attacks.