📽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

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On D 8 — June 14, 1944 the 82nd Airborne Division, alongside the 90th Division, made a determined push towards St. Sauveur Le Vicomte. At 10 AM, with the 82nd on the left and the 9th Infantry on the right, they charged forward, overcoming fierce, hedgerow-to-hedgerow combat to seize the line of departure. This footage captures mortar men of the division providing crucial fire support from the Picauville area, while General Gavin meets with some of his commanders. 🌟 #WWII #DDay80 #AATW #History