Unlike the Waffen-SS, the German Fallschirmjäger was not a political organization. It was a group of paratroopers. These soldiers were men who wanted to defend their homes and families. They wanted to serve among some of the best that the country had to offer. They fought bravely for many of the same causes as the American soldier. In fact, the German paratrooper quickly earned the respect of the American GI. They even earned the friendship of their American counterparts. The history of the Fallschirmjäger is free of war crimes to this day.

Which of the following is the best summary of the passage above?
A.
The German Fallschirmjäger was a group of paratroopers. They were more similar to the American soldiers than the German Waffen-SS.
B.
German paratroopers were very similar to American paratroopers. The two groups respected each other and made good friends.
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During World War II, many soldiers wanted to serve their countries. They wanted to fight bravely to protect their families and homes.
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The Waffen-SS was a German political organization. The members of this group were the best the country had to offer.

This is the best summary of the passage because it describes the main points related to the Fallschirmjäger. First, it establishes that they were a group of paratroopers.

Secondly, the summary mentions the common values that this group of paratroopers had with American GIs. Finally, the summary also makes sure to distinguish between the Waffen-SS and the Fallschirmjäger by noting that they were not at all the same sin the latter was not a political organization.