https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/462ebe53-995a-473b-b919-d942268928c7 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Produced by the U.S. Army in 1948, this film "The 82nd Airborne" traces history of the unit from WWI to WWII, including showing the division in combat in Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Normandy, Holland and the Battle of the Bulge. The narrative follows the 82nd Airborne Division’s journey from its tough training and first jump in Sicily in 1943 to key World War II roles in Salerno, Normandy, Market Garden, and the Bulge. Facing fierce resistance and harsh conditions, the paratroopers proved airborne warfare’s value, securing objectives and aiding Allied progress. Their efforts peaked with capturing 145,000 German soldiers at Ludwigslust and serving as Berlin’s American Honor Guard, showcasing unity and American spirit as a celebrated fighting force. 00:00 Introduction. 0:22 - A postwar practice jump displays equipment advances and fighting spirit. 0:41 - The 82nd’s 1942 origins highlight its "all-American" legacy, tied to Alvin York. 1:05 - Generals Bradley and Ridgway enforce rigorous training. 1:50 - Intense training from Fort Benning to North Africa builds skilled troops. 2:35 - Airborne WACO gliders in action. The Sicily jump in July 1943 tests their combat ability. 3:03 - They secure Sicily’s Allied beachhead, proving airborne effectiveness. 3:57 - At Salerno in September 1943, they reinforce the bridgehead and capture Naples by October 1. 4:44 - They fight through Italy’s tough terrain, leading the Fifth Army. 6:04 - At Anzio in January 1944, they endure trench warfare and shelling. 6:47 - After a Volturno break, replacements train for a big operation. 7:27 - Anticipation grows for the Normandy invasion. 8:12 - On June 5, 1944, the 82nd and others prep for D-Day jumps. 8:53 - They aim to block Germans from Utah Beach near the West Wall. 9:19 - Scattered and outnumbered, they show resilience. 10:00 - They liberate Sainte-Mère-Église, France’s first freed town. 10:09 - Intense battles mark 33 days of fighting with heavy losses. 10:30 - They hold beaches, destroy two German divisions. 10:55 - By July 14, only 5,000 of 13,000 remain, but the beachhead is secure. 11:03 - In England, they’re praised for Normandy’s success. 11:25 - Allies push toward Germany as the 82nd trains anew. 12:02 - In Holland’s Market Garden, they aim for a Berlin springboard. 12:26 - A precise drop gains support, but Nijmegen sees fierce resistance. 12:56 - After four days, the Nijmegen bridge is secured. 13:53 - In the Bulge, they endure winter and combat on the German offensive’s edge. 15:15 - At Chenogne, they defeat an SS Panzer regiment, shifting the tide. 16:22 - In January 1945, they breach the Siegfried Line. 17:03 - Crossing the Rhine at Hitdorf earns a citation as they near the Elbe. 17:53 - On May 3, they capture 145,000 Germans at Ludwigslust. 18:19 - Postwar, they become Berlin’s Honor Guard. 19:02 - In January 1946, New York celebrates their seven campaigns and jumps. 19:35 - Their unity and diversity reflect American strength and values. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTuGWot9tQs Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:28:32 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/462ebe53-995a-473b-b919-d942268928c7 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.