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Did the Airborne help win Omaha Beach?
Not really, no direct help anyway. The airborne troops were dropped several miles inland from the beach. One might contend that confusion and alarm among the Germans caused by the airborne landings prevented the Germans from concentrating exclusively on the beaches, and maybe that this prevented reinforcements from being sent to the beaches. This is really only speculation. The Germans had no plans to send reinforcements in the event of a landing.The airborne provided more direct assistance at Utah Beach. Not to the extent that they were attacking beach defenders from behind while the landing was going on, more in the nature of helping secure exits from the beach inland, so the beachhead could be enlarged. The mission of the airborne was to secure the flanks of the invasion area to slow German reinforcements from nearby areas, and to secure river crossing sites.
What impact did the US airborne division have on World War 2?
Answer That is a good question for discussion. First thought is that the US Airborne Division was smaller than an Infantry Division, so it would naturally have less impact. They were well trained and had great equipment, but because of the nature of being airborne, they were more lightly armed than an equivalent infantry squad or platoon. The planners thought the paratroopers would be a great advantage when assaulting an enemy position but they results did not substantiate this. Some of this is due to the fact that the airborne units suffered losses during their jump and many were scattered over a broad area that made them less effective. On the other hand, the airborne troops were very mobile and versatile unit that could be deployed in an instant to the place where it was needed. Airborne troops were sent to "plug the hole" at Salerno, Anzio, and Battle of the Bulge. The paratroopers were trained to think and fight on their own. They expected to be out numbered and surrounded.
How was wendell Scott a paratrooper in the 101st airborne in world war 2 when it was an all white division?
Where did you see that he was a paratrooper in the 101st. Everything I have read lists him as being a mechanic in WWII which is certainly possible.
Where was training for the 101st Airborne division in World War 2 and what was it like?
After the 101st was formed, only the toughest men were allowed to serve. The Division needed men that could survive being dropped from an airplane behind enemy lines and still fight and win. Only 1 in 3 men passed the selection criteria to serve in the 101st which included a 140 mile foot march in 3 days and rigorous airborne training.
How many combat jumps occurred in Vietnam?
i did a report a long time ago in school and researched this information. On average there were only about 35,000 combat soldiers in Vietnam, on the average. Which made up only about 10% of the total American soldiers in Vietnam. It takes alot of support personnel to take care of the logistics, administrative needs, and etc... for each combat soldier. The number of combat soldiers in Vietnam rose to approximately 50,000 combat soldiers during the Tet Offensive.
Are all army rangers airborne?
A Anyone serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment is on active jump status. As for simply being Ranger qualified, being jump qualified isn't a requirement. However, for someone to be sent to Ranger School without being sent to jump school first is rare, but not entirely unheard of. totaly absurd: To be part of the 1st,2nd or any ranger Batt you must pass airborne training You must be jump qualified no if and or buts. The only persons who have gone thru ranger trianing without being jump qualified are trainees during WWII Ive served with the 1st ranger batt,2nd ranger batt,1/509 airborne and 5 special forces.
Do you have to complete airborne school to go to ranger school?
No, but if you're being sent to Ranger school, you'll more than likely be sent to Airborne school enroute, if you're not already jump qualified. You must be jump qualified to serve in any of the Ranger Battalions, however.
Do you get any extra money for being airborne in the army?
Only while you're actually on active jump status. If you're jump qualified, but serving in a leg unit, you won't receive any extra pay.
How do you get an airborne tab?
To earn an Airborne tab in the US Army, you would need to successfully complete the Basic Airborne Course (also known as Jump School) at the US Army Airborne School located at Fort Benning, Georgia. The course requires candidates to complete physical fitness tests, classroom instruction, and parachute jumps from both a tower and an aircraft. Successful completion of the course results in being awarded the Airborne tab.
Can you get a job as a nurse assistant without being certified?
no you can't without going to get the right education
What is a synonym for going dutch?
Paying for onself without being dependent.
What does the word flight means?
Flight means the state of being airborne.
How much wages can you earn in 2010 without being penalized?
Are you going to answer my question or not?
How do you get money on binweevils without being a bin tycoon?
by going on games and everything
What is the Best Way to prepare for airborne school I'am confident in my abilities for BCT and ranger school but i dont know if i can take airborne school specifically the Jump itself.?
there is no prep on the books. I qualified jump school at age 17. Just being young and dumb helps. Like everything else i.e, ranger, special forces, etc...... you want it, go get it. That's all. And last, mind over matter..................
What is doing things without being told or going beyond what is expected called?
proactive
What is the role of airborne soldier in the army?
Well, what would their role be if they weren't Airborne? That's what their role is as paratroopers. In the Airborne, you have soldiers with different occupations - infantry, medics, communications, administration, et. al. Those roles don't change. Being Airborne means you have a different means of getting to where you need to be, and you could potentially be among the first in.
