September 15 1943

Landing in Salerne

On 15 September 1943, the 3/504 PIR and part of the 325th GIR of the 82nd Airborne Division landed on the beaches in the Salerno sector for an amphibious assault. Faced with a very tough German defence, the 509th PIB was called up as reinforcements.

Major General Lee’s 101st Airborne Division arrives in England.

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