Ep. 25 - Opening Shock: Four Combat Jump Veterans Tell Their Stories

May 10, 2017 00:59:36
Ep. 25 - Opening Shock: Four Combat Jump Veterans Tell Their Stories
Modern War Institute
Ep. 25 - Opening Shock: Four Combat Jump Veterans Tell Their Stories

May 10 2017 | 00:59:36

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Show Notes

In this episode, a joint production with the West Point Center for Oral History, four combat jump veterans talk about their experiences jumping onto the battlefield from above.

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