History
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) ("Screaming Eagles")[2] is a light infantry division of the United States Army that specializes in air assault operations.
Established in 1918, the 101st Division was first constituted as an airborne unit in 1942.
On 30 July 1942, the Army Ground Forces ordered the activation of two airborne divisions by 15 August 1942. The 82nd Division, an Organized Reserve division ordered into active military service in March 1942, was ordered to provide cadre to the 101st Division, the other division that was selected for the project, for all elements except parachute infantry.
The pathfinders of the 101st Airborne Division led the way on D-Day in the night drop before the invasion. They left from RAF North Witham, having trained there with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Established in 1918, the 101st Division was first constituted as an airborne unit in 1942.
On 30 July 1942, the Army Ground Forces ordered the activation of two airborne divisions by 15 August 1942. The 82nd Division, an Organized Reserve division ordered into active military service in March 1942, was ordered to provide cadre to the 101st Division, the other division that was selected for the project, for all elements except parachute infantry.
The pathfinders of the 101st Airborne Division led the way on D-Day in the night drop before the invasion. They left from RAF North Witham, having trained there with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Featured Missions
| Campaign | Mission | Campaign | Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Overlord | Battle for Carentan | Battle of the Bulge | The Siege of Bastogne |
| Battle of the Bulge | Clearing Villeroux's Hills | Battle of the Bulge | Marvie Counterattack |
| Battle of the Bulge | Retaking Noville | Battle of the Bulge | Battle at Foy |