Ep 203: Stephen Rabe on the Invasion of Normandy
School of War
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Jumpin' Jim Gavin and the 82nd Airborne
This chapter showcases the inspiring journey of Jumpin' Jim Gavin and the 82nd Airborne Regiment, highlighting the challenges faced by its members during World War II. It explores the unique training methods, individual resilience, and the egalitarian spirit that distinguished these paratroopers, many of whom enlisted out of necessity during the Great Depression.
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