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airborne force |
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A force composed primarily of ground and air units organized, equipped, and trained for airborne operations. See also force(s). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It examines the development of airborne forces of both
Allied and Axis powers and includes development of doctrine, tactics and
equipment. Based on
combat experience of airborne force elements, the United States formed
the 82nd Airborne Division and, by the fall of 1943, the U. The
article devoted particular attention to the airborne's
"special reconnaissance battalion," which it characterized as
the "fist" of the airborne force. |
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