The 101st began converting from the kind of parachute operations that are still the mainstay of the 82d Airborne Division in 1974.

Both versions could be broken down into 4 loads for parachute operations.

This guy couldn't be serious about a parachute operation into the A Shau.

We have been in great difficulty during the last thirty six hours over an alleged parachute operation which you have in view.

Rangoon was eventually taken by a combined attack from the land (Slim's army), the air (parachute operations south of the city) and a seaborne invasion.

Extensive parachute operations take place at the airport, with several thousands jumps made annually.

However, its role was strictly that of a mechanized infantry battalion and had nothing to do with the parachute operations of the regiment in Canada.

The local leader, Culioli, asked Suttill to suspend further parachute operations but he refused.

With no more opportunities for parachute operations, the brigade fought in the front line as normal infantry.

This struck western public opinion and led to a widespread acceptance of the decision by the Elysée to launch a parachute operation.