The 82nd Airborne Division marched in a Victory Parade in New York City to celebrate the World War II victory. · The parade was led by 13,000 men of the 82nd Airborne Division under General James M. Gavin. · The 82nd was chosen as the All-American Division to represent the U.S. Army and the end of World War II. · The parade also included Sherman tanks and other armored vehicles, such as self-propelled howitzers, and a fly-by of a formation of glider-towing C-47s. · The parade, beginning at Washi

8.5K views · 397 reactions | 82nd Airborne Division participating in a Victory Parade, New York City, January 1946. Obviously not CBI Theater related, but over the years I’ve often shared film clips that cover stateside training, period news, or weapons development. In the end, I’m going to post what I like and just couldn't pass up this excellent footage. (The National Archives) | Remembering the CBI - China Burma India in WWII | Facebook