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This document is the official After Action Report (AAR) of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, covering the crucial days from D-Day, 6 June 1944, through 10 June 1944. Written immediately after the events, this report provides an unfiltered, firsthand account of the regiment’s actions during the Allied landings in Normandy.
Inside, you’ll find:
Detailed accounts of the regiment’s parachute drop on D-Day and the intense fighting that followed.
Operational movements and engagements as recorded by officers at the time.
Authentic military language and reporting style, preserving the historical voice of the unit.
An invaluable primary source for researchers, educators, reenactors, and military history enthusiasts.
Overlays regarding the actions of the regiment.
This is not an interpretation, but the original official report—a direct window into the experiences of the 501st PIR in Normandy.
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
Pages: 18
Delivery: Instant access after purchase
Bring history to life with this authentic WWII document and experience the story of the 501st PIR as it was written in June 1944.
NARA Folder Name: INRG-501-0.3 Action Report - 501st PIR - 6-10 June 1944
This document is the official After Action Report (AAR) of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, covering the crucial days from D-Day, 6 June 1944, through 10 June 1944. Written immediately after the events, this report provides an unfiltered, firsthand account of the regiment’s actions during the Allied landings in Normandy.
Inside, you’ll find:
Detailed accounts of the regiment’s parachute drop on D-Day and the intense fighting that followed.
Operational movements and engagements as recorded by officers at the time.
Authentic military language and reporting style, preserving the historical voice of the unit.
An invaluable primary source for researchers, educators, reenactors, and military history enthusiasts.
Overlays regarding the actions of the regiment.
This is not an interpretation, but the original official report—a direct window into the experiences of the 501st PIR in Normandy.
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
Pages: 18
Delivery: Instant access after purchase
Bring history to life with this authentic WWII document and experience the story of the 501st PIR as it was written in June 1944.
NARA Folder Name: INRG-501-0.3 Action Report - 501st PIR - 6-10 June 1944