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Paratroopers
in World War II

This section of the World War II History info guide is devoted specifically to the U.S. Army Airborne and other paratroopers of WWII.

Heroes of the Airborne: Fascinating, inspiring stories and details about American Airborne heroes who were recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Band of Brothers: The heroics of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Divison are now famous.
Elite Troops of World War II: An introduction to the U.S. Army's elite troops, including the Airborne, glidermen, and 1st Special Service Force.
North African Campaign: A battalion of paratroopers made the first U.S. combat jump of the war in the North African campaign.
Sicilian Campaign: The 82d Airborne Division dropped behind the invasion beaches of Sicily to forestall enemy reaction to the landings.

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