On June 6, 1944, forever on known as D-Day, the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as more than 12,000 All American glider and parachute infantry took part in the Airborne assault over Normandy, France. As they landed among the farmhouses and fields, they quickly realized they were not facing their enemy alone. French Patriots quickly came to their aid, often risking their lives to assist their would-be liberators. Under normal circumstances, the All American Division would be in France

114K views · 1.8K reactions | History behind the uniform: Highly trained and highly disciplined, the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division were asked to spearhead the invasions of Italy, Normandy, and Holland. | Army West Point Athletics | Facebook