Join guest presenter Brad Anderson for a program 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
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.