541st Parachute Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 541st Parachute Infantry Regiment was a regiment in the United States Army during World War II. While never to see combat the unit, was composed of highly trained and highly educated troopers. It was also utilized to send trained replacements overseas.
Read more about 541st Parachute Infantry Regiment (United States): The 541st Parachute Infantry Regiment Is Born, The Knollwood Maneuvers, North Carolina, December 1943, Strategic Reserve, USA, The Pacific Theatre
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