Airborne Units of WWII
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Join us for a presentation providing an overview of United States airborne (paratrooper) operations in WWII. Topics include:
- The beginnings of US airborne training
- Airborne operations worldwide prior to 1944
- An overview of the various airborne units within the US military in WWII
- An overview of Operations Husky, Overlord (Normandy), and Varsity (Crossing of the Rhine River)
- Hollywood vs. reality
This session will feature a PowerPoint presentation and a display of various historical artifacts, including uniforms belonging to historical US military icons. This interactive event will also include snacks and refreshments provided by Silver Eagles Normandy, LLC, a disabled veteran-owned military tour company.
This program is free for members with a $10.00 suggested donation for non-members.
- The beginnings of US airborne training
- Airborne operations worldwide prior to 1944
- An overview of the various airborne units within the US military in WWII
- An overview of Operations Husky, Overlord (Normandy), and Varsity (Crossing of the Rhine River)
- Hollywood vs. reality
This session will feature a PowerPoint presentation and a display of various historical artifacts, including uniforms belonging to historical US military icons. This interactive event will also include snacks and refreshments provided by Silver Eagles Normandy, LLC, a disabled veteran-owned military tour company.
This program is free for members with a $10.00 suggested donation for non-members.
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Where is it happening?
Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum, 103 W Jefferson St ,Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States
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Host or PublisherOconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum
