33K views · 1.8K reactions | On 16 June 1944, the 82nd Airborne Division defeated the enemy in its sector, crossed the Douve River, and secured a strong bridgehead around Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. The 505th and 508th Parachute Infantry Regiments formed a new force 'A' and the Division headquarters was firmly established in Saint-Sauveur-le Vicomte. #WWII #AATW #airborne #DDay | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II | Facebook

81 years ago today, paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division prepared to board their planes and fly into the night, toward Normandy — and into history. This powerful footage captures the tense final moments before they leapt into the fight for freedom on the Day of Days — D-Day. They paved the way for liberation. We honor their courage. 🇺🇸 #DDay #DayOfDays #82ndAirborne #Paratroopers #WWIIHistory | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II