On 10 May 1940, the Fallschirmjäger performed a successful raid on the most powerful fortification in the world known as Eben Emael.[13] Eben Emael consisted of multiple gun emplacements and was manned by 1,200 Belgian troops.[13] There are few better representations by elite troops and everything was cutting edge from tactics to method of deployment.[13] The Fallschirmjäger attacked the artillery casements and pillboxes with flame throwers, demolition charges, and hollow charge grenades.[14] The mission was accomplished by Sturmgruppe Granit (Assault Group Granite), which consisted of only 85 soldiers.[13] Despite being at both a numerical and firepower disadvantage it took the Fallschirmjäger only hours to take control of the fort.[13] The training and courage of the Fallschirmjäger became evident.[14]