Categories timeline: US Airborne (1940-1945)
3 Mai 1945
Transfer of the 82nd Airborne Division to Épinal
On 3 May 1945, the 82nd Airborne Division made contact with the Russians. Then, it was transferred to Epinal in France where a great number of paratroopers were demobilized.
Back to the listNovember 30 1945
The 82nd and the 101st Airborne divisions are demobilized
November 30 1945: The 82nd and the 101st Airborne divisions are demobilized near Auxerre.
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82nd Airborne Division: end of mission in Berlin
November 19 1945: The 101st Airborne Division is relieved from its Berlin mission.
Back to the listSeptember 2nd 1945
Japan's capitulation
September 2nd 1945: The 101st Airborne Division’s jump is cancelled following Japan’s capitulation, thus putting an end to World War II.
Back to the listBeginning of August 1945
The 101st Airborne is transferred
Beginning of August 1945: The 101st Airborne is transferred to the cities of Auxerres, Sens and Joigny. It is put on alert to be deployed in Japan.
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The 82nd Airborne Division reaches Berlin
End of July 1945: The 82nd Airborne Division reaches Berlin, where it manages to secure the American area, and then serves as the city’s Honor Guard.
Back to the listJune 23rd 1945
The last American paratrooper combat jump of World War II
June 23rd 1945: 1 030 paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division jump onto Aparri, Philippines, for the last American paratrooper combat jump of World War II.
Back to the listMay 5 to 8 1945
Taking of the Berghof
May 5 to 8 1945: The 101st Airborne Division’s 506th PIR enters Berchtesgaden and attacks the Berghof, Adolf Hitler’s luxurious personal residence, his infamous “eagle nest”. The 101st Airborne Division then settles between Germany and Austria as occupation army.
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The 82nd Airborne Division makes contact with the Russians
April 30 1945: The 82nd Airborne Division makes contact with the Russians. It is then transferred to Epinal, France, where a large number of paratroopers are demobilized.
Back to the list28 Avril 1945
Liberation oh the Landsberg concentration camp
April 28 1945: The 101st Airborne Division’s 506th PIR liberates the Landsberg concentration camp, 60km of Munich.
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