Among them was Jake "McNasty" McNiece , the man who held this band of misfits together. Their mission was clear but suicidal: drop behind enemy lines hours before the main invasion to destroy bridges and secure vital routes. They weren't just soldiers; in the eyes of the German High Command, they were the ghosts in the hedgerows—the D-Day Assassins.
: Inspired by the "Filthy Thirteen," a real demolition section within the 101st Airborne Division known for their distinct appearance and specialized training.
Details on the equipment and training used by demolition squads in World War II?
A look at the role of the French Resistance in assisting paratroopers?
: The treacherous hedgerows and river crossings of occupied France during the dawn of the liberation of Europe.
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