Battle of the Bridge: A Company, 1-505th at La Fiere Bridge

[Talyn]

75 years ago, units of the American Paratroopers had already landed behind German lines in France. One such unit was the 505thParachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), a seasoned element of the 82ndAirborne Division. Some of its elements had already completed their third combat jump in about a year.

Due to their prior experience, willingness to brave the anti-aircraft fire in the troop doors, preparedness to terrain associate, and tactical patience set conditions for mission accomplishment on the ground. However, just because they managed to land where they wanted did not guarantee their mission would be a success.

Battle of the Bridge: A Company, 1-505th at La Fiere Bridge

 

[Annihilator]

75 years ago, units of the American Paratroopers had already landed behind German lines in France. One such unit was the 505thParachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), a seasoned element of the 82ndAirborne Division. Some of its elements had already completed their third combat jump in about a year.

Due to their prior experience, willingness to brave the anti-aircraft fire in the troop doors, preparedness to terrain associate, and tactical patience set conditions for mission accomplishment on the ground. However, just because they managed to land where they wanted did not guarantee their mission would be a success.

Battle of the Bridge: A Company, 1-505th at La Fiere Bridge

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