Around this time, 82 years ago, the 82nd Airborne was recuperating from 33 days of combat in Normandy. The paratroopers had earned every inch with blood and grit—but their mission wasn’t over. As they trained, they waited for the next call... Just eight weeks later, they would once again jump into enemy territory—this time into Holland, during Operation Market Garden. | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II

Why The 82nd Airborne's Only Retreat Led To Their Greatest Victory Discover how the elite paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division turned the bitter winter of 1944 into a masterclass of tactical flexibility, proving that even a retreat can be the prelude to a crushing victory. On December 16, 1944, when the German Ardennes offensive smashed into the Allied lines, Major General James Gavin’s paratroopers were rushed to Werbomont, Belgium, to hold the northern shoulder of the "Bulge" ⚓ 🪖. Facin

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct static line jumps from a C-17 during exercise Red Devil Mass Tac at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. AiirSource Military covers events and missions from the United States Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Visit our channel for more military videos: http://www.youtube.com/AiirSource | AiirSource Military

Ever wonder what it's like to jump out of an airplane? Check out this Go Pro footage of 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jumping from an airplane during training. Video by Sgt. William Reinier | U.S. Department of War