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One of the most decorated airborne divisions in the history of the world. It was formed before the USA entered [[World War II]]. Only the toughest man could serve in the 101st and only 1 out of 3 men were accepted. They whole division completed its Airborne training in September 1943. They were a key role in [[D-Day]]. The night before the invasion they were dropped behind enemy lines. The planes carrying them were under heavy antiaircraft fire and too evasive action. Instead of parachuting at 700ft and 100mph from the ground, they jumped at 300ft and 200 mph. This cause scattering among the division all over Normandy. They caused havoc among the German ranks even though they were not formed up with their proper units and companies. After World War II the 101st Airborne Division was deactivated.
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[[Image:101st airborne.jpg|thumb|center| '''Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraging the men of the 101st Airborne Division''']]
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          [[Image:101st airborne.jpg|thumb|center| '''Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraging the men of the 101st Airborne Division''']]
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The '''101st Airborne Division''' is decorated as one of the most airborne divisions in the history of the [[world]]. It was formed before the [[USA]] entered [[World War II]]. Only the toughest man could serve in the 101st and only 1 out of 3 men were accepted. They whole division completed its Airborne training in [[September]] 1943. They played the key role in [[D-Day]]. The night before the invasion they were dropped behind enemy lines. The planes carrying them were under heavy antiaircraft fire and too evasive action. Instead of parachuting at 700ft and 100mph from the ground, they jumped at 300ft and 200 mph. This cause scattering among the division all over [[Normandy]]. They caused havoc among the [[German]] ranks even though they were not formed up with their proper units and companies. After World War II the 101st Airborne Division was deactivated.

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Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraging the men of the 101st Airborne Division

The 101st Airborne Division is decorated as one of the most airborne divisions in the history of the world. It was formed before the USA entered World War II. Only the toughest man could serve in the 101st and only 1 out of 3 men were accepted. They whole division completed its Airborne training in September 1943. They played the key role in D-Day. The night before the invasion they were dropped behind enemy lines. The planes carrying them were under heavy antiaircraft fire and too evasive action. Instead of parachuting at 700ft and 100mph from the ground, they jumped at 300ft and 200 mph. This cause scattering among the division all over Normandy. They caused havoc among the German ranks even though they were not formed up with their proper units and companies. After World War II the 101st Airborne Division was deactivated.

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