History behind the uniform: Highly trained and highly disciplined, the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division were asked to spearhead the invasions of Italy, Normandy, and Holland. | Army West Point Athletics

On December 17, 1944, the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were ordered to move toward Bastogne the following day, where they were to await further instructions. To make this rapid deployment possible, the Oise Base Section pulled every available vehicle off the roads to support both divisions. As reports of German activity near Stavelot intensified, the Commanding General of First U.S. Army redirected the 82nd Airborne Division to secure the area around Werbomont, while the 101st Airborne Divi

During the Normandy campaign, the 82nd Airborne Division engaged elements of five German divisions—91st, 243rd, 77th, 265th, and 353rd. Over 2,500 enemy prisoners were captured. The All Americans held the line—and pushed it forward. 🪂🔥 #82ndAirborne #WWII #Normandy #DDay #AATW | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

WATCH: It's a dangerous world. Good thing the 82nd AIrborne Division's got your back. You're welcome, America. | 82nd Airborne Division

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44K views · 682 shares | 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers fill the sky over Torun, Poland during #SwiftResponse! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook

WATCH! Paratroopers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division jump from an Air Force C-130 during Large Package Week! (Footage courtesy of 1st Combat Camera Squadron) | 82nd Airborne Division

120K views · 437 shares | We are closing the week out with some night-vision footage of our 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division #Paratroopers seizing Holland Drop Zone and clearing a building during Exercise Panther Storm! | 82nd Airborne Division | Facebook