Only two enemy soldiers died during the operation.[34] The primary unit responsible for the success of the mission was Fallschirmjäger Lehr Batallion.[35] It was considered elite of the elite and named for security reasons 1./FJR7.[35] It was under the command of Major Harald Mors.[35] General Kurt Student played a major role in the planning of the operation.[36] The operation ended up being controversial due to Waffen SS legend Otto Skorzeny also participating in the operation.