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Trevor & Jeff American Airborne The division was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp claiborne, Louisiana.

The Airborne concept was next taken up by the Soviet Union (1931), Germany (1937), France (1937) and Italy (1938). Great Britain, who was to work so closely with the American Airborne in the years to come, formed her first parachute units in 1940. In late 1939, after a Conference involving the three concerned branches,the Air Corps, the Corps of Engineers and the Infantry. The Infantry received control of air infantry and air landing troops developments. A plan was proposed to form a TEST PLATOON under the Infantry Board. It was approved in April 1940. Co-ordination with the Air Corps was ordered and what came to be known as the Airborne effort began.



there were four major airborne divisions: 11th airborne 13th airborne 17th airborne 101st airborne

101st airborne (screaming egales) 18th airborne (Phantom) 11th Airborne 13th Airborne

The 13th Airborne was activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina on August 13, 1943. They were under the command of General George W Griner. Only for a short time though till he was replaced by Major General Eldridge Chapman.

Major General Eldridge Chapman

The 101st Airborne was originally commanded by Major General William C. Lee. July through December of 1942 the men of easy company were at camp Toccoa. The men were enduing viguous training and physical fitness. Easy Company men would have to run up a mountain that was 3 miles high at least three times a week. Also, have night walks full pack without having any water. These marches would last 22 miles. On June 10, 1943 the 506 PIR officially join the 101st airborne.

The 11th Airborne Division was activated at Camp Mackall North Carolina on February 25, 1943 under the command of Major General Joseph M. Swing. In early 1944, the "Angels" were ordered to prepare for embarkation and the Division moved to San Francisco California. They boarded troop transports and in May they were on their way to New Guinea in the South Pacific. Upon arrival they were ordered into an intensive training cycle to learn jungle warfare in preparation for the invasion of the Pilippines. FInally on November 11th, the Division boarded transports for their objective.

The 82nd airborne was one of the finest airborne divisions in WWII. On 25 March 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division was reactivated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana under the command of Major General Omar N. Bradley. By the time that they went overseas, the 82nd would consist of the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment and the 504th and 505th Parachute Infantry Regiments



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