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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).


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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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