The first US Airborne operation was during Operation Torch in North Africa. 2-509th PIR flew all the way from England to the African coast. But only 10 out of 39 aircraft actually dropped troops, and 28 more landed almost out of fuel on a dried lake. Nevertheless, the 509th successfully occupied their objective.
The famous 82nd Airborne Division (All American) performed their first combat jumps on Sicily in July 1943 and at Salerno in September 1943. One regiment was involved in the Anzio landings, before the unit redeployed for D-Day.
The 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) saw their first action during the Normandy landings. Their pathfinders were the first to jump over occupied France the night before D-Day. The rest of the division followed soon and was tasked to secure the four exit points from Utah beach.
These are the only first 20 of our total of over 60 Airborne troops!
But next time we will have a look at some transports.
Great work Tinh Dầu Thông Đỏ Kwangdong
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