They are force multipliers: the 82nd Airborne. These elite shock troops are tougher, faster, and deadlier than standard infantry. They descend from the night sky, jumping from as low as 600 feet to strike deep behind enemy lines where others cannot. We join these hardened paratroopers in their intense training for future combat.
Up Next in Combat Forces Season 1
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Combat Forces - Stealth Submarines
Nuclear subs rule the seas, yet their greatest foe is a modern diesel submarine. Renowned for incredible stealth, these diesel boats are uniquely lethal. We dive into the dark depths of the Norwegian Fjords on a NATO exercise to discover why they are such a formidable and deadly threat.
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Combat Forces - Pathfinders
Since WWII, elite paratroopers known as Pathfinders operate behind enemy lines. Their primary mission is to “light the way” for major airborne assaults. However, their role extends to ambushes and vital intelligence gathering. These specially trained NATO soldiers tackle the most difficult and da...
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Combat Forces - Airbourne Artillery
Artillery is the battlefield's hammer. Now imagine making it airborne, dropping it behind enemy lines. That's the premise of airborne artillery: a mobile, specialized force providing long-distance fire support. We go to Fort Bragg to explore this unique warfare discipline.
