World War Two History

[HereComesTheSpiral]

When my dad was coming back home in 46 they also ran out of food and fresh water for 2 days. This was after the war of course so they didn't have the logistical support that was available during the war. And because of the band of brothers people think the the 101st was the only airborne div in WW2 and not the 82nd ABN Div which had 4 combat jumps and was the unit along with a combat command of the 9th Armored which was responsible for turning back the main armored thrust of Sepp Deitrich at Webromont and Trois Point during the bulge. PS I served in the 82nd during the mid 80s.

According to Band of Brothers, Easy Company won the entire war by themselves.

[msstatelp1]

According to Band of Brothers, Easy Company won the entire war by themselves.

As a former member of the 101st, I can assure you that this is a true statement. Any sane, intelligent observer will tell you that a company of 101st infantry is equivalent to a brigade in any other ABN division and the same as 4 or more divisions of leg infantry.

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As a former member of the 101st, I can assure you that this is a true statement. Any sane, intelligent observer will tell you that a company of 101st infantry is equivalent to a brigade in any other ABN division and the same as 4 or more divisions of leg infantry.

Dam screaming chickens

[msstatelp1]

Dam screaming chickens

"AA" = All Amateurs?

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"AA" = All Amateurs?

No rather be called a Jumping Junkie than dope on a rope. True story, I straphanging on a DISCOM jump on June night in 1986 when I noticed a Hot looking female officer, really filled out those BDUs, a couple of jumpers behind me. So when the jump commands were finished we had about 6 mins before stand in the door. So I started talking to her finding out that she went to the W. Well soon this Smartass Cherryjumping Major told me to be quiet and get ready to jump. This being about my 50th Jump in my 3rd Year I disregarded him and asked him where the hell he was from an where did he go to school. Expecting to hear West Point he answered Mississippi State graduating in 1971. I asked him if he knew my cousin Richie Collins who also got his Commission from State that year. He said he did and they were best friends in ROTC. Well Green Light came on and out we went. Well Major Mitchell I never got back to you cause one of your idiot troopers who was fing off in the air stole my air about 150 feet off the ground causing me a little stay at Womack. All I want to know is WHO was that dam good looking 2nd LT from the W.

[Srt201]

No rather be called a Jumping Junkie than dope on a rope. True story, I straphanging on a DISCOM jump on June night in 1986 when I noticed a Hot looking female officer, really filled out those BDUs, a couple of jumpers behind me. So when the jump commands were finished we had about 6 mins before stand in the door. So I started talking to her finding out that she went to the W. Well soon this Smartass Cherryjumping Major told me to be quiet and get ready to jump. This being about my 50th Jump in my 3rd Year I disregarded him and asked him where the hell he was from an where did he go to school. Expecting to hear West Point he answered Mississippi State graduating in 1971. I asked him if he knew my cousin Richie Collins who also got his Commission from State that year. He said he did and they were best friends in ROTC. Well Green Light came on and out we went. Well Major Mitchell I never got back to you cause one of your idiot troopers who was fing off in the air stole my air about 150 feet off the ground causing me a little stay at Womack. All I want to know is WHO was that dam good looking 2nd LT from the W.

Could you figure out what unit she was in go from there?

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Could you figure out what unit she was in go from there?

DISCOM had about 7,000 officers and troops and about 20 sep units under it's command.. I spent a few weeks in bed and yes I tried to find out but I ets shortly after.

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One last story I remember (before having to ask my dad which ones I've forgotten) is about my grandfather sleepwalking from his bunk below deck to his battlestation in the middle of the night. It's a wonder he didn't go overboard in his sleep.