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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.
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3. Juli 2019 · Learn about the life and career of James Maurice Gavin, a US Army officer who rose from orphan to airborne commander in World War II. He participated in the invasions of Sicily, France, and the Netherlands, and received the Distinguished Service Cross.
3. Juli 2019 · Der springende General: Generalleutnant James M. Gavin. Geisteswissenschaften › Geschichte & Kultur. Generalleutnant James Gavin im Zweiten Weltkrieg. National Archives & Records Administration. Aktualisiert am 03. Juli 2019. James Maurice Gavin wurde am 22. März 1907 in Brooklyn, New York, als James Nally Ryan geboren.
Read the edited and annotated journal of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin, the commander of the 82nd Airborne Division and a decorated paratrooper. Learn about his views on operations, leaders, and life during the war.
2. Juni 2011 · Learn how Jim Gavin, the youngest major general and division commander of World War II, led his paratroopers in a daring and successful airborne operation in Sicily. Read about his courage, leadership, and legacy in this article by Carlo D'Este.
