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	British 1st Airborne Division - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1st Airborne was formed on October 31, 1941, placed under the command of Major General Frederick Browning.
		On September 20, the decision was made to abandon Frost, and for the 1st Airborne to occupy a defense position near Oosterbeek.
		The 1st Airborne had landed on the north side of the Rhine, while XXX Corps was advancing from the south.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1st_Airborne_Division (1236 words)

	Recce history - Arnhem
		Airborne Divisions had been training heavily in England and by 1944 they were itching to take the fight to the enemy.
		Airborne divisions are only lightly armed and rely on surprise to take their objectives, the longer they take to reach their objective the less surprise they will have.
		Airborne Division and under the command of Major-General Stanislas Sosabowski, landed on the southern bank of the river.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/AdamWilliams2/Arnhem.htm (1263 words)

	Day Of Defeat Network: #1 Fansite
		In the UK, the 6th Airborne Division was created from a basis of the 3rd Parachute Brigade and two of the original airlanding battalions, with further elements being converted to form the 5th Parachute Brigade and various divisional units.
		The 6th Airborne Division carried out an airborne assault into Normandy in an attempt to seize the important bridges, to destroy the battery at Merville, and to hold the high ground overlooking the left flank of the Allied bridgehead.
		In September 1945, the 6th Airborne Division was sent to Palestine to be part of the Middle East strategic reserve, but instead became embroiled in the long and thankless task of attempting to maintain peace in that troubled region of the world.
	www.dodnetwork.com /index.php?page=its-raining-brits (1416 words)

	101st Airborne Division WWII Division Chronicle
		The reserve division was disbanded 15 August 1942, and concurrently reconstituted in the Army of the United States as the 101st Airborne Division.
		The 1st Battalion was attached to the 327th Glider Infantry to operate under that regiment as a third battalion.
		In the division's southern sector, it was to seize the la Barquette lock and destroy a highway bridge northwest of the town of Carentan and a railroad bridge further west.
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/matrix/101/101-CC.htm (5078 words)

	Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam for PC Review - PC Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in ...
		Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam
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	1st Brigade - 82nd Airborne Division
		The 1st and 2nd Airborne Battle Groups were reassigned to duty in Germany with the 8th Infantry Division and the 11th Infantry Division respectively, while the 3rd Airborne Battle Group was inactivated.
		The 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 504th, along with 4th Battalion of the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment and the 1st Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment, conducted a parachute assault on the Omar Torrijos International Airport.
		As the main effort of the 82nd Airborne Division, the 504th, along with 2nd Battalion of the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, was tasked to conduct an airborne assault to seize Port Au Prince International Airport and to secure key objectives in Port Au Prince and the surrounding area to oust Haiti's military dictator.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/82abn-1bde.htm (2470 words)

	History of the real 1st Guards Airborne Division
		The 1st was disestablished as a unit as a result of losses.
		In September of 1941 STAVKA decided to rebuild the airborne forces and the 1st Airborne Corps was reborn.
		The fall of 1942 saw the Divisions survivors being reformed as the 1st Guards Airborne Corps.
	www.reenactor.net /units/1sovab/history.html (130 words)

	Airborne Assault Duxford
		Airborne Forces were deployed frequently, in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and most notably, during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day.
		Airborne Division was to suffer defeat during the ill-fated combined air and ground assault on Arnhem, Operation MARKET GARDEN, whilst 6
		Airborne Division was to achieve success in March 1945 during the crossing of the Rhine.
	www.airborneassault-duxford.com /moviepage.htm (303 words)

	3rd Brigade WW2 Reenactors - Operational History of the Paras
		The Division was composed of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Parachute Brigades, and the 1st Airlanding Brigade.
		In early September the 6th Airborne Division was withdrawn to England, having fought continuously since the night of 5-6 June, and having suffered 4457 casualties.
		The Division was withdrawn to the front lines in Holland, and in early February 1945 pulled back to England to prepare for another airborne assault.
	www.6th-airborne.org /ophistory.html (1933 words)

	Unit History
		The Brigade was assigned to the British 1st Airborne Division.
		The "Red Devils" and their Polish airborne brothers were tasked with dropping 64 miles behind enemy lines and to take and hold the bridge over the Rhine River at Arnhem until ground forces of British XXX Corps could race to their relief.
		At the same time the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were dropped at Eindhoven and Nijmegen to also capture bridges in their sectors for the same reason.
	members.aol.com /polishparalt/polishparas_002.htm (600 words)

	1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
		The 1st Brigade's mission is to deploy within 36 hours worldwide to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to destroy or capture him, or to repel his assault by fire, close combat or counterattack.
		The "Bastogne" Brigade-consisting of 1st and 2nd battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment deployed to Vietnam from July 1965 to December 1971.
		The soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) claimed their piece of the ground in Kuwait in early March 2003 by raising their brigade banner, and began learning how to operate in the arid climate.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/army/101abn-1bde.htm (554 words)

	The 101st Airborne Division During WW II - Overview
		The airborne capability was to be provided by two glider infantry regiments (GIRs), the 327th and 401st, and one parachute infantry regiment, the 502nd, though the latter was still stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.
		In October 1942 the division moved to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and joined by the 502nd PIR, began its training under the Airborne Command.
		On 1 March the new organizational structure for airborne divisions reached the 101st, and the 506th PIR became an organic element of the division.
	www.ww2-airborne.us /18corps/101abn/101_overview.html (5136 words)

	WWII Kilroy Was Here OperationMarketGarden
		The American 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" landed near Son and Veghel, the American 82nd Airborne Division "All American" near Grave and Nijmegen and the 1st English Airborne Division near Arnhem.
		The presence of two SS divisions at the Veluwe was fatal for the British troops at Arnhem.
		In the evening and at night, the remains of the English 1st Airborne Division are pulled back across the river Rijn.
	www.kilroywashere.org /006-Pages/06-MarketGarden.html (1337 words)

	3rd Parachute Brigade WWII British & Canadian Reenactors - RAMC
		While the exploits of Red Devils of the British Airborne in World War II are justly famous, the courageous part played by the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) units assigned to the airborne forces may sometimes be under-appreciated.
		Perhaps the most famous Airborne Field Ambulance is the 16th Parachute Field Ambulance, which was the very first Airborne medical unit attached to the 1st Airborne Division.
		The 16th was attached to the 1st Para Brigade and served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, and with great distinction in Arnhem.
	www.6th-airborne.org /ramc.html (1471 words)

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	www.gamespot.com /pc/strategy/platoonthe1stacdiv/index.html (628 words)

	101st Airborne Division's 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry
		Dan Ous of the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment and Lt. Col.
		Felipe Paul of the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Squadron 32nd Cavalry Regiment pose for a photo after a short "Relief in Place" ceremony at forward operating base Normandy.
		Although their tour here is short the 2nd Sqdrn., 9th Cavalry is confident in its abilities to uphold the successful standard that the 1st Sqdrn., 32nd Cavalry has left them and soon hand-off to the 25th Infantry Division.
	www.canadafreepress.com /2006/mark091106.htm (394 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Veterans mark Arnhem anniversary
		The battle was the British 1st Airborne Division's assault on the massive road bridge which spanned the Lower Rhine at Arnhem.
		Nearly 6,000 from the 1st Airborne Division were captured, and 1,174 killed.
		Stan Langdon, a bombardier in the Royal Artillery serving with the 43rd Wessex Division, and his Dutch-born wife - whom he met when she nursed him in hospital after he was wounded - and a number of civilians from Arnhem who witnessed the arrival of the paratroopers in September 1944 was there.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/3616464.stm (538 words)

	history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		During the invasion of Sicily, the 509th was attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, but was held in division reserve and saw no action in that campaign.
		The 509th was initially in reserve with the 82nd Airborne Division in Sicily until the beachhead was in danger.
		On 14 September, while the 82nd Airborne Division dropped inside American lines to reinforce the beachhead, the 509th was assigned the mission of cutting enemy supply lines behind the German defensive positions.
	www.jrtc-polk.army.mil /OPFOR/History.htm (1585 words)

	1st Soviet AB Home Page
		The 1st Guards are the only persons allowed to ride the T34/85 of the WWIIRPS 2nd Guards Tank Regiment.
		Only those 1st Guards personnel who successfully complete this training will be allowed to ride the tank.
		Currently in the works for the lst Guards is a jeep and trailer, a Czech ZB 37 heavy machine gun, a DP machine gun, a URAL motorcycle with side car.
	www.reenactor.net /units/1sovab (132 words)

	EQUIPMENT OF BRITISH 1st AIRBORNE DIVISION LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION
		He is wearing the traditional maroon beret and has his airborne helmet slung onto his web gear.
		His has elected to wear the full airborne Battle Order in lieu of the handmade sniper suit.
		Notice the FS dagger worn on a frog next to the standard Spike Bayonet and how he has the Toggle Rope slung around his shoulders, neck and lower back.
	www.1stairborne.com /webgear.html (521 words)

	101st Airborne WWII Division Chronicle
		Enemy accomplishments provided evidence that well trained and organized airborne troops could succeed as an offensive weapon and overcome great odds.
		The early months of 1944 were a time of change for the 101st Airborne Division.
		He was relieved of his command and returned to the United States.
	www.501stpir.com /101st_airborne_history/101stabn_history.html (4945 words)

	Welcome to airbornerecce.com
		Airborne Division LHA, Commonwealth Brigade, a reenactment and living history organization.
		The webmaster will try to answer questions posed but cannot guarantee a quick response, as this is an entirely voluntary project.
		Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron or the Parachute Squadron (R.A.C.) who are interested in the Old Comrades Association should contact Pip Tyler about joining the organization.
	www.airbornerecce.com (304 words)

	D Troop,1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron,1st Airborne Division LHA, Commonwealth Brigade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		We are a World War 2 Living History Organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, 1st (British) Airborne Division, the Reconnaissance Corps, and all of the British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought during that conflict.
		We are a part of the California Historical Group and have maintained a relationship with the Commemorative Historical Society.
		We also have a sister relationship with the 1st Airborne Division Living History Association based in Southern California.
	www.airbornerecce.com /dtroop (198 words)

	Gun Books Hunting - FOR KING & COUNTRY: BRITISH AIRBORNE UNIFORMS, INSIGNIA & EQUIPMENT IN WORLD WAR II
		This initial volume covers the British Airborne soldier of the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions, and the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade.
		With over 540 color recreation, and detail photos and over 65 unpublished war era fl and white photographs, the complete airborne rig is covered in great detail.
		Each branch of the Airborne is covered: included are the paratroops, glider troops, divisional and administrative departments, and the glider pilots, as well as those liaison and attached troops.
	www.chartingnature.com /books.cfm?book=B9581 (329 words)

	Northwest Historical Association (NWHA) - WW2 Reenacting Society
		The following article describes the Royal Army Medical Corps personnel who were attached to the two British airborne divisions.
		Equipment photos by Elheran F. While the exploits of Red Devils of the British Airborne in World War II are justly famous, the courageous part played by the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) units assigned to the airborne forces may sometimes be under-appreciated.
		It is particularly sad to note that a group of unarmed Quaker medics were gunned down after D-Day at Benouville Church, the site from which a sniper had caused so much trouble to Major Howard's company at Pegasus Bridge.
	www.nwha.org /news_1Q2003/news_page5.html (1477 words)

	A Coy, 7th (L.I.) Para Bn, 6th Airborne division
		Reenactment unit portraying members of the British 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division during the period from D-Day to the end of World War II.
		A Coy, 1st Can Para is a group of living history reenactors based in Atlantic Canada.
		We are dedicated to presenting as accurate an impression as possible, whether in the combat zone, or in training barracks in "England".
	7thpara.netfirms.com /Links/links.html (1024 words)

	World War II Re-enactors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		We are dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, 1st (British) Airborne Division, the Reconnaissance Corps, and all of the British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought during that conflict.
		A California-based British infantry reenactment unit commemorating the Poor Bloody Infantry of WWII, and the Green Howards regiment in particular.
		We hope to acheive the highest degree of authenticity and organization to help assist in making American Airborne units the premier units in the United States.
	k.webring.com /hub?ring=ww2allies (706 words)

	6th Airborne Division [UK]
		By air to battle, the official account of the British First and Sixth Airborne Divisions.
		And maybe a man : with the Royal Signals of the Sixth Airborne Division 1943-1946.
		For king and country : British Airborne uniforms, insignia & equipment in World War II : 1st Airborne Division, 6th Airborne Division, 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade.
	www.regiments.org /formations/uk-div/div06ab.htm (216 words)

	IGN: Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam
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		In the game you take on the role of a platoon commander, through a series of missions set in the Vietnam war.
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	pc.ign.com /objects/479/479531.html (364 words)

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