82nd Airborne Division (US) | War History

Then and Now: Incredible Photos Show France During WWII and Today

M4 Sherman driving along a street in Avranches

There’s nothing that better showcases the true impact of the Second World War than photos of the locations where the fighting took place. While it…

Leonard Funk: One of the Most Decorated Paratroopers of World War II

Jesse Beckett
US soldiers walking through the snow + Military portrait of Leonard Funk Jr.

On September 5, 1945, Leonard Funk Jr. was awarded the United States’ highest distinction: the Medal of Honor. He earned the award during action earlier…

ex-Paratrooper’s Purple Heart Sold in Goodwill – Returned to Family

A Purple Heart medal awarded during World War II was sold for $4.99 at a Goodwill store in Arizona. The medal will be returned to…

MoH: Private Towle of the 82nd Airborne Stopped a German Armored Counter Attack in Holland with a Bazooka

Many might hold the common assumption that in the battle of man versus tank, heavy armor is sure to win.  However, students of the history…

WWII Original Book To be Donated to the 82nd Airborne Division Museum

The Fay Observer reported on January 25, 2014 the story of a WWII book that is to be donated to the 82nd Airborne Division museum.…

US Army reduces number of paratroopers, say goodbye to the Pathfinders & 508th PIR

Siegphyl

Budget cuts may spell bad news for the legendary Pathfinders and the Red Devils. The U.S. Army are making major and inevitable changes due to…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 25th, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem All day preparations are made…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 24th, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem In a final attempt to…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 23th, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem The Airbornes are hard pressed around…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 22nd, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem Two troops of the 2nd…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 21st, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Nijmegen The final assault on Arnhem…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 20th, 1944

Joris Nieuwint

  A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Nijmegen At Nijmegen the combined…