In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm discusses the final Allied airborne operation of World War II, Task Force Gypsy.

Jeremy is excited to share with you the history of this often-overlooked airborne operation from June of 1945.  In this video you'll learn about the 11th Airborne Division's mission to seal off Luzon's Cagayan Valley in an effort to prevent Japanese forces from moving towards Aparri for a potential "Dunkirk" rescue. 

After watching the 11th Airborne Division's Angels in action, US Sixth Army's General Walter Krueger said they were "the fightingest outfit I have ever seen!"

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Down From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!

In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm covers the Angels' often-overlooked involvement in the historic surrender of Japan. 

This will include how the 11th Airborne was the first full Allied unit to land on Japan during their daring landings at the Atsugi airfield on August 30, 1945. The Angels then formed an Honor Guard for General Douglas MacArthur to protect the general, his family and other dignitaries before the Surrender Ceremony onboard the USS Missouri on September 2. 

The Angels also guarded the departure docks used by the dignitaries and military "brass" who sailed out to the Mighty Mo floating in Tokyo Bay. You'll also learn about one 11th Airborne Paratrooper who played an incredible role in carrying the Instruments of Surrender back to Washington, DC as well as discover what it was like for these young, battle-tested Angels to walk the streets of Tokyo and raise the first American Flag over the city, all against General MacArthur's orders. 

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Down From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!

In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm tells the full story of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the "Pacific Theater's Band of Brothers." 

Jeremy's grandfather, 1LT Andrew Carrico, served in the 511th PIR during the war as a Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. After a lifetime of talking about the war, Jeremy promised his grandfather that he would write their history so the world could know "what we did over there and what our buddies died for." 

Utilizing interviews with the last living members of this historic unit and after hundreds of hours of researching in museum archives and pouring over reports, letters and journals, Jeremy published his widely-acclaimed book WHEN ANGELS FALL: THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN WORLD WAR II. 

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Down From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!

In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm recounts the military service of Rod Serling, "Hollywood's Angry Man", who served in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, during World War II. 

You'll learn about Rod's exploits as a Paratrooper in the Pacific Theater as the Angels fought to liberate Leyte and Luzon from the grip of Imperial Japan. You'll also hear stories that lead to Rod's dark memories of combat which influenced his writings and perspectives on war, politics, and the human condition.

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Down From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!

In this introductory podcast, historian and show host Jeremy C. Holm provides us with 11 fascinating pieces of 11th Airborne Division history from World War II through today in just 11 minutes... give or take.

You'll learn about the 11th Airborne's first days at Camp Mackall, North Carolina in World War II as well as their bloody campaigns to liberate Leyte and Luzon from Imperial Japan, including their famous raid on the Los Banos Internment Camp in 1945 before the Angels went on to become the first full Allied unit to land on Japan as well as how the 11th Airborne protected General Douglas MacArthur during the Surrender Ceremonies onboard the USS Missouri. 

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Down From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!