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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.
- 1924–1958
- Infantry Branch
18. März 2024 · 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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20. Sept. 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of James M. Gavin, the most decorated U.S. general officer who made four combat jumps in World War II. He led the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe and helped liberate concentration camps and modernize the Army.
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.
3. Juli 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of James Maurice Gavin, the "Jumping General" who commanded the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II. From his orphanage childhood to his D-Day and Battle of the Bulge actions, discover how he rose from a West Point cadet to a major general in 33 years.
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.
