Foro Segunda Guerra Mundial

The distinctive maroon beret of the Parachute Regiment was first worn by the men of the Regiment when it went into action in North Africa in November 1942. The officers and men of the 1st Parachute Brigade, wearing this beret, were nicknamed the "Red Devils" by their German adversaries, in admiration of their fighting qualities. The Germans had good reason to dread its appearance on the field of battle. The present day "Red Devil" is a highly skilled, professional career soldier.