Operation Overlord page 4

Operation Overlord page 4 by ric gustafson


One minute past midnight on June 6 1944, the largest parachute drop ever attempted began. More than 1,000 Allied planes dropped 24,000 paratroopers into hedgerows and meadows in Normandy. Even with heavy losses, the parachute troops confused the Germans as to the size of the force. The parachute troops played a key role in the success of the invasion.
It took over 800 c-47's each carrying 18 men. to carry 16,000 men across the Channel. The planes flew in a v formation. It took over three hours to reach their drop zones. Two Airborne Divisions were involved. The 101st and the 82. On the British side was the 6th Airborne. The 101st was led by Major General Maxwell Taylor. The 82nd was led by Major General Matthew Ridgway.. Also, thousands of soldiers were dropped by gliders.


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