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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.
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
25. Feb. 1990 · Lieut. Gen. James M. Gavin, a World War II commander who went on to become a top Army administrator, a diplomat and a leading management consultant, died of complications from Parkinson's...
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 early days as a West Point cadet to his command of the 82nd in Europe, Gavin was a leader of airborne warfare and a innovator of tactics and techniques.
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.
2. Juni 2011 · Jim Gavin was the youngest major general in World War II and the commander of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He led his men in a heroic battle against the German Hermann Göring Division on July 11, 1943, near Vittoria, Sicily, after a botched airdrop. Learn how he overcame challenges and adversity to become a leader of courage and inspiration.
