When Angels Fall: The 511th Parachute Infantry in World War II

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Utilizing firsthand experiences and interviews with members of the 511th PIR, including his grandfather 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carrico of Company D, Jeremy tells the full story of this historic regiment. From Camp Toccoa to Tokyo, and the training grounds of Camp Mackall and New Guinea to the nightmarish combat of the Leyte and Luzon campaigns, When Angels Falls is a masterful narrative by a former journalist and historian who here tells the full story of a group of America’s heroes, the elite paratroopers Angels in World War II.

Testimonials

WHEN ANGELS FALL is the most accurate book I've seen on our unit. Jeremy got it right. It has the most detail of all the books on the Angels. This is the best.

SSGT Jim Wilson, B Company, 511th PIR

Jeremy, you did a good job with your book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done and thank you for keeping the division's legacy alive.

Brigadier General Henry Muller, G-2 11th Airborne Division

Jeremy's book was wonderful to read! I really enjoyed it and it brought back a lot of memories for me, some pleasant, some not. It is a great history of our regiment in World War II, I highly recommend it.

Albert Roe - H Company, 511th PIR

From the Blog

Down From Heaven: a History of the 11th Airborne Division in World War II Volumes 1 & 2

: May 07, 2022; by Jeremy C. Holm

The Aparri Landings: Gypsy Task Force 76 Years Later

: Feb 13, 2022; by Jeremy C. Holm

God, the Angels and 2 World War II Miracles

: Dec 31, 2021; by Jeremy C. Holm

Lady Luck and the Lipa Airstrip Crash

: Nov 17, 2021; by Jeremy C. Holm

Book: When Angels Fall

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Testimonials

SSGT Jim Wilson, B Company, 511th PIR

Brigadier General Henry Muller, G-2 11th Airborne Division

Albert Roe - H Company, 511th PIR

From the Blog

Down From Heaven: a History of the 11th Airborne Division in World War II Volumes 1 & 2

The Aparri Landings: Gypsy Task Force 76 Years Later

God, the Angels and 2 World War II Miracles

Lady Luck and the Lipa Airstrip Crash

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SSGT Jim Wilson, B Company, 511th PIR

Brigadier General Henry Muller, G-2 11th Airborne Division

Albert Roe - H Company, 511th PIR

Down From Heaven: a History of the 11th Airborne Division in World War II Volumes 1 & 2

The Aparri Landings: Gypsy Task Force 76 Years Later

God, the Angels and 2 World War II Miracles

Lady Luck and the Lipa Airstrip Crash

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