The Last Airborne Operation of World War II: Task Force Gypsy & the 11th Airborne Division

Описание: Come learn about Task Force Gypsy, the last airborne operation of World War II, from historian and lecturer Jeremy C. Holm, author of WHEN ANGELS FALL: THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN WORLD WAR II.

Jeremy is excited to share with you the history of this often-overlooked airborne operation from June of 1945. In this video you'll learn about the 11th Airborne Division's mission to seal off Luzon's Cagayan Valley in an effort to prevent Japanese forces from moving towards Aparri for a potential "Dunkirk" rescue.

After watching the 11th Airborne Division's Angels in action, US Sixth Army's General Walter Krueger said they were "the fightingest outfit I have ever seen!"

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Here are the links Jeremy mentions in this video:

Los Baños Raid Video -    • Jeremy Holm: The Liberation of Los Banos  

DOWN FROM HEAVEN book updates signup form - http://www.511pir.com/books/down-from...

11th Airborne Division online museum - http://www.11thairborne.com

511th Parachute Infantry Regiment online museum - http://www.511pir.com

11th Airborne Division Association (FB) -   / 11thairbornediv  

ABOUT JEREMY C. HOLM:
Author & American bobsled athlete & former head coach Jeremy C. Holm was born in Pennsylvania near Valley Forge. Jeremy's grandfather 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carrico III of Company D served and fought with the 511th PIR between 1943-1945 and prior to Andy's death, Jeremy dropped all other projects to tell the regiment's history. He has a degree in Journalism and is pursuing a degree in Military History at the American Military University. In addition to motivational speaking and corporate appearances, Jeremy is the author of two additional books and spends his time camping, hiking, writing and traveling the country to tell the story of the Angels.

Considering Jeremy recorded this video with a kidney stone, we have to say he did the Angels proud!