Airborne Units of World War II
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Thursday, September 3, at 6:00 PM
Location
Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum 103 W Jefferson St Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Fees/Admission
This program is free for historical society members with a $10.00 suggested donation for non-members.
Contact Information
Justin Agar-Pratt
262-569-0740
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Airborne Units of World War II
Description
Join guest presenter Brad Anderson for a program providing an overview of United States airborne (paratrooper) operations in WWII. Topics include: - The beginnings of US airborne training - Airborne operations worldwide prior to 1944 - An overview of the various airborne units within the US military in WWII - An overview of Operations Husky, Overlord (Normandy), and Varsity (Crossing of the Rhine River) - Hollywood vs. reality This session will feature a PowerPoint presentation and a display of various historical artifacts, including uniforms belonging to historical US military icons. This interactive event will also include snacks and refreshments provided by Silver Eagles Normandy, LLC, a disabled veteran-owned military tour company.
