Airborne warfare

airfields in Holland. Paratroopers of the airborne assault boarded their planes and began travel to their drop sites. The operation used over two thousand aircraft, between troop carriers and assault aircraft, to get the paratroopers close enough to assault into their objectives. By approximately 1400 hours local time on the 17th, an estimate of 20,000 troops landed in vicinity of their planned drop zones. Additionally, this was the first successful airborne operation for dropping artillery into battle

ground troops. The design of Operation Varsity was to air drop three divisions of U.S. XVIII Airborne Corps, the 13 Airborne Division, the British 6th, and the 17 Airborne Division, to secure essential locations and disrupt German forces. In doing this they would

Band of Brothers – Film Critique This HBO mini-series follows the story of Easy Company U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, and their fight from Operation Overload (D-Day) to V-J Day (Victory in Japan Day). Directed by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg this is by far one of, if not the, best modern films to capture World War II. To preface this critique, I must say it was impossible for me to see this film in person, as it first aired on HBO in 2001. However, due to my passion for this film I am inspired

Operation Husky marked the first time that the United States Army utilized Airborne Infantry units in an active military operation. The 82nd Airborne Division formed the backbone of the American airborne operations during this campaign. Initially, the 82nd’s role in this operation was to land three of its regiments, the 504th, 505th and 325th, behind enemy lines to provide assistance to the allied forces that were taking part in the amphibious assault on the coast of Sicily. This plan was to be

“This government will learn the lessons of Hurricane Katrina. We are going to review every action and make necessary changes so that we are better prepared for any challenge of nature, or act of evil men, that could threaten our people”. - President George W. Bush, September 15, 2005 On august 29th, 2005, the United States gulf coast was struck by a category 5 hurricane. Hurricane Katrina shined a light on the need for a military response plan to domestic natural disasters (Placeholder4). The

Good morning, this is Chris Verstandig and Rose Atkinson. Welcome to *CNN*. Today is July 6th, 1944. It is a hot one outside in New York City, so be sure to stay cool! In other news, the Summer Olympics were officially cancelled due to war raging across the globe. The organization will hold a tiny ceremony in Switzerland in the summer of 1944, reminding the world that the spirit of peaceful international athletic competition is still alive. The games are to be held in London in 1948, for they have

Operation Market Garden was one of the largest airborne battles in history. With over 41,000 airborne troops from the nations of the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada, And the Netherlands. In September 1944, to keep the momentum going towards Germany from Normandy. Field Marshal Montgomery of the United Kingdom armed forces convinced Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower to go northward towards Arnhem. Operation Market Garden was comprised of two parts. Market portion of the operation

Invasion of Normandy The Invasion of Normandy was the most decisive battle of World War II in Western Europe. The importance of the location help to diminish Nazi power. The attack was postponed several times due to weather. Was the order to “Go” given to soon based off an incorrect Weather report? The planning of Operation Overlord was an idea that formed early in 1942. One of the key points that helped move the planning along was the idea that the German U-Bats were no longer a threat to

importance, a failure at one of the hundred points could send the whole balanced plan in to chaos. The first assault wave would have eight division, close to 80,000 men. Three of the eight divisions, 1 of Britain and two of the United States, would be airborne paratroopers and glider troops that would be dropped at night. The other five divisions would be Infantry divisions and would land on five beaches at the crack of dawn. After the ‘Atlantic Wall’ had been broken by the first assault and a stable beachhead

Professionals in the United States Army stand apart from others involved in particular careers in the civilian world. Whereas many vocations contain some of the characteristics of a professional, a lot of careers do not include all of the necessary to differentiate themselves as being as close to a professional as a United States soldier. Professionalism grows depending on the time and service that the individual has in the Army. A professional is said to have specialized knowledge and skill which