America’s airborne forces did some truly amazing things during World War II — a conflict that marked the apex of airborne warfare.
American (and British) paratroopers in units like the 82nd Airborne Division wreaked havoc on the Nazis in World War II — particularly during the invasions of Sicily and Normandy.
After watching these badasses do their thing in the video below, it’s hard to imagine that Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted to disband the airborne units after Sicily.
We not only get a look at the paratroopers who helped kick in the door of “Fortress Europe,” but also their weapons: The M1 Garand, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun, the M1 Carbine, the M3 Grease Gun.
While the show does not explicitly cite the Rule of the LGOPs, the phenomenon’s existence is very strongly implied.
Which of those weapons would you jump into action with? Let us know in the comments!
