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English: 101st Airborne Division Memorial
Photographer
English: NPS
Title
English: 101st Airborne Division Memorial
Publisher
English: U.S. National Park Service
Description
English:

Bronze eagle with wings lifted standing on a gray granite plinth

"The 101st…has no history but it has a rendezvous with destiny." —Major General William C. Lee This memorial was erected by the 101st Airborne Division Association. Distinctive shoulder patches identify members of the 101st as "Screaming Eagles." The idea to use airborne infantry in battle was first tested in the United States with a parachute unit in 1940. In 1942, after studying the British Army's use of parachute troops during the early years of World War II, the concept of airborne troops was endorsed by the U.S. Army and the 101st Airborne Division was formed. During World War II the 101st helped develop the brand new field of airborne infantry tactics. They have continued to evolve these tactics in more recent conflicts.
Depicted place
English: George Washington Memorial Parkway
Date Taken on 17 November 2012
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47f19d32-1dd8-b71c-07d3-416459e9ac07
Source
English: NPGallery
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Public domain This image or media file contains material based on a work of a National Park Service employee, created as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, such work is in the public domain in the United States. See the NPS website and NPS copyright policy for more information.
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GWMP
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English: Parkway Places; Memorials on Memorial Avenue

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