They were the first German paratroopers to be committed in large-scale airborne operations and came to be known as the "green devils" by the Allied forces they fought against.[1] The Fallschirmjäger were very effective when used in commando style raids.[2] The Fallschirmjäger were famous for their willingness to give every effort unwaveringly even in the grimmest of situations.[3] The Fallschirmjäger were seldom used as parachutists.