![]() ![]() Conventional American airborne forces from WWII until 1948 were composed roughly of equal parts paratroopers and glider troops. The 11th, 13th, 17th, 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions spearheaded many operations, and were joined by early special operations soldiers from units such as the Rangers, OSS, and the 1st Special Service Force. World War II saw the most concentrated use of airborne operations, with five Army divisions dedicated to using this new method of putting men and equipment on the battlefield. Lee would come to be known as "the Father of the Airborne." World War II North Carolina native Major General William C. The names are legendary John Ward, Bud Miley, Bill Yarborough, Red King and Bill Donovan only begin the distinguished list. Developing full-scale airborne operations while engaged in a world war required the passion and dedication of many great leaders. The work that followed in the next four years was amazing. He was followed by Private William King, the first U.S. Lieutenant Bill Ryder, leader of the Test Platoon, on August 16th, 1940 became the first American fighting man to stand in the door and jump. soldiers to jump is felt as the Test Platoon forges a new weapon of war, the American paratrooper. The excitement and uncertainty of the first U.S. ![]()
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