101st Airborne Division - Wikipedia

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The 101st Airborne Division had accomplished its most important mission of securing the beach exits, but had a tenuous hold on positions near the Douve River, over which the Germans could still move armored units. The three groups clustered there had tenuous contact with each other but none … See more

Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know About the 101st …

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The 101st Airborne Division - Holocaust Encyclopedia

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The nickname of the 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles," originates from the division's insignia, a bald eagle on a black shield. "Old Abe" was the eagle mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil …

Why is the 101st Airborne Division so famous? - Quora

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The 101st is just more well known to the American public because of the “Band of Brothers” mini-series, and because everyone likes their “Screaming Eagle” shoulder patch. The …

This is why the Screaming Eagles still rock an Airborne tab

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Fun fact: During the Korean War, the 101st was actually a training unit out of Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky, until 1953. The unit bounced around a little before landing at Fort Campbell and being made …

101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) :: FORT CAMPBELL …

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The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the “Screaming Eagles,” the 101st has consistently …

Unit History :: FORT CAMPBELL - United States Army

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The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the “Screaming Eagles,” the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards …

Why Do We Hear About the 82nd and 101st Airborne …

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The 101st Airborne was the second airborne unit in the army, and shares an equally distinguished history. The Screaming Eagles, as it is colloquially known, is a …

The Only Unit In The World That Can Do This - Spec …

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The 101st Airborne Division recently conducted just that kind of brigade sized air assault operation. Over four days, Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division and the 101st …

Purple Haze: Famous Veterans of The 101st Airborne

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The famous division boasts some of the toughest soldiers in the world in its ranks both today and historically. However, here are six veterans that you may not have known served in the Screaming Eagles. …