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James Maurice Gavin, „Jumpin’ Jim“, Geburtsname James Nally Ryan (* 22. März 1907 in Brooklyn, New York City; † 23. Februar 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland ), auch „the jumping General“ genannt, war ein US-amerikanischer Lieutenant General ( Generalleutnant) und amerikanischer Botschafter in Frankreich. Seine Männer, die ...
James Maurice Gavin (March 22, 1907 – February 23, 1990), sometimes called " Jumpin' Jim " and " the jumping general ", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II.
James Maurice Gavin (born March 22, 1907, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 23, 1990, Baltimore, Md.) was a U.S. Army commander known as “the jumping general” because he parachuted with combat troops during World War II.
3. Juli 2019 · Erfahren Sie mehr über Lieutenant General James Gavin, einen bekannten amerikanischen Luftlandekommandanten während des Zweiten Weltkriegs, der der 82. US-Luftlandedivision diente und sie leitete.
2. Juni 2011 · Colonel James M. Gavin talking with Mr. Jack Thompson, correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, on 11 July 1943. (National Archives) Gavin carried an M1 Garand rifle and, except for his colonel’s eagle and, later, the silver stars on his collar and helmet, could have—and often did—pass for an ordinary soldier. “I have always believed that ...
3. Juli 2019 · Learn about Lieutenant General James Gavin, a noted American airborne commander during World War II who served and led the US 82nd Airborne Division.
20. Sept. 2015 · For those born too late to remember World War II newsreels, James Maurice Gavin’s name might not leap off the page. But “The Jumping General,” known for leading his men into combat via parachute, had no problem leaping from planes. Read on to learn more about this legendary leader.
