82nd Airborne in World War II
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...dedicated to the history of the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II.
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Our mission is to provide historical education and research. Please note that we are a group of history enthusiasts and are not affiliated with the Department of Defense.
~AATW~
Pathfinders of the 82nd parachuted into Normandy a full hour ahead of the main airborne assault and six hours before the amphibious troops hit the beaches. 19 would be killed in action.
These were the Pathfinders of The 82nd on Dday 🇺🇲
#DDay #82ndairborne #airborne #Pathfinder #normandy
These were the Pathfinders of The 82nd on Dday 🇺🇲
#DDay #82ndairborne #airborne #Pathfinder #normandy
June 8, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Pathfinders of the 82nd parachuted into Normandy a full hour ahead of the main airborne assault and six hours before the amphibious troops hit the beaches. 19 would be killed in action.
These were the Pathfinders of The 82nd on Dday 🇺🇲
#DDay #82ndairborne #airborne #Pathfinder #normandy
These were the Pathfinders of The 82nd on Dday 🇺🇲
#DDay #82ndairborne #airborne #Pathfinder #normandy
Paratroopers of the 504th PIR climb up Mt. Sammucro with mule packs carrying machine guns and ammunition.
Over the following days, the 2nd Battalion launched a fierce attack on Hill 687 but was forced to withdraw under heavy resistance. This rare footage captures the quiet moments before the storm
Over the following days, the 2nd Battalion launched a fierce attack on Hill 687 but was forced to withdraw under heavy resistance. This rare footage captures the quiet moments before the storm
April 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Paratroopers of the 504th PIR climb up Mt. Sammucro with mule packs carrying machine guns and ammunition.
Over the following days, the 2nd Battalion launched a fierce attack on Hill 687 but was forced to withdraw under heavy resistance. This rare footage captures the quiet moments before the storm
Over the following days, the 2nd Battalion launched a fierce attack on Hill 687 but was forced to withdraw under heavy resistance. This rare footage captures the quiet moments before the storm
On 8 April 1944 in the Bagnoli area, Lt. General Mark W. Clark awarded a battle streamer to Company G, 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR. The guidon was held by Pvt. Harold T. Williams.
Just five months later, Pvt. Williams would be tragically killed during Operation Market Garden on 26 September 1944.
Just five months later, Pvt. Williams would be tragically killed during Operation Market Garden on 26 September 1944.
April 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
On 8 April 1944 in the Bagnoli area, Lt. General Mark W. Clark awarded a battle streamer to Company G, 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR. The guidon was held by Pvt. Harold T. Williams.
Just five months later, Pvt. Williams would be tragically killed during Operation Market Garden on 26 September 1944.
Just five months later, Pvt. Williams would be tragically killed during Operation Market Garden on 26 September 1944.
Lt. Leon Mendel (center) , fluent in six languages, led the 325th Prisoner of War Interrogation Team.
S/Sgt Feder (L) and T/4 Bardach (R), both wearing the standard wool G.I. uniform while Mendel wears the light green field jacket, dyed at Scraptoft before the invasion.
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S/Sgt Feder (L) and T/4 Bardach (R), both wearing the standard wool G.I. uniform while Mendel wears the light green field jacket, dyed at Scraptoft before the invasion.
#Airborne #aatw #ww2
April 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In February 1945 General Gavin personally welcomed his men at Suippes after the brutal battles of the Ardennes and Hürtgen Forest. After weeks of freezing cold, relentless combat, and heavy losses, the 82nd Airborne stood strong.
#BattleOfTheBulge #HurtgenForest #Airborne
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#BattleOfTheBulge #HurtgenForest #Airborne
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January 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
In February 1945 General Gavin personally welcomed his men at Suippes after the brutal battles of the Ardennes and Hürtgen Forest. After weeks of freezing cold, relentless combat, and heavy losses, the 82nd Airborne stood strong.
#BattleOfTheBulge #HurtgenForest #Airborne
#82ndAirborne
#BattleOfTheBulge #HurtgenForest #Airborne
#82ndAirborne