United States Airborne Divisions 1942-2018

by Michael Green and Michael Green

Book Overview

In 1942 the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were formed and three more followed. 17th and 92nd (All American Division) and 101st (Screaming Eagles) fought in Sicily, D-Day, Market Garden, and the Rhine Crossing (VARSITY). The 11th served in the Far East. The 13th did not see combat.

Only the 82nd survived the postwar cull. The Screaming Eagles were reactivated in 1956 and both divisions served in Vietnam with the 101st becoming a helicopter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526734672
• ISBN13: 9781526734679
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"