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James Maurice Gavin (March 22, 1907 – February 23, 1990), sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II.
Gavin foi o mais jovem major-general comandando uma divisão durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Durante o combate, ele ficou conhecido pelo costume de levar um fuzil M1 Garand, ao invés das tradicionais pistolas transportadas pelos oficiais.
James Maurice Gavin (born March 22, 1907, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 23, 1990, Baltimore, Md.) was a U.S. Army commander known as “the jumping general” because he parachuted with combat troops during World War II.
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20 de set. de 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of James M. Gavin, the most decorated U.S. general officer who made four combat jumps in World War II. He led the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe and helped liberate concentration camps and modernize the Army.
2 de jun. de 2011 · Learn how Jim Gavin, the youngest major general and division commander of World War II, led his paratroopers in a daring and successful airborne operation in Sicily. Read about his courage, leadership, and legacy in this article by Carlo D'Este.
- Carlo D'este
James M. Gavin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. When he took command of the 82d Airborne Division during World War II, he was the youngest...
20 de jun. de 2023 · A book review of the recently published diary of Lt Gen James M. Gavin, the youngest major general to command an American division in World War II and the Father of Airborne. The review highlights Gavin's personality, opinions, achievements, and challenges in the war and beyond.
