From historic Camp Toccoa, Georgia in 1943 to their battles on Leyte and Luzon in 1944-1945, discover why the Paratroopers of the 511th PIR are often called "The Band of Brothers of the Pacific
From historic Camp Toccoa, Georgia in 1943 to their battles on Leyte and Luzon in 1944-1945, discover why the Paratroopers of the 511th PIR are often called "The Band of Brothers of the Pacific
Our highly-popular blog and podcast are full of stories and insights into the history of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 11th Airborne Division in World War II and beyond...
On February 23, 1945, over 2,100 men, women and children were slated for massacre by their Japanese captors. Then the Angels of the 511th PIR came Down From Heaven and saved their lives in a story that deserves to be told again and again.
The mighty Angels of the 11th Airborne Division can trace their heritage back through World War II, Korea and beyond. Discover the history of the Angels through our online museum, books and podcasts!
The young heroes of the 511th Parachute and Airborne Infantry Regiments came from the farms of the midwest, the streets of New York, the beaches of California, the forest of the south and beyond. Their stories deserve to be told and you can read their bios with the link below.
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