WWII Military Police in Europe by Larry Selman pacific The battalion traces its name

The battalion traces its name from the airborne assault that took place on 16 February 1945 when the battalion jumped on Fortress Corregidor to liberate that island from occupying Japanese forces

” had raced forward to relieve the airborne troops from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions seizing and holding ground since their historic jump on the eve of D-Day

and had taken the British by surprise

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The entire scene depicts the difficulties faced and overcome by Blackhorse Troopers during their year long deployment yet resident in their demeanor is the calm professionalism and resolve in accomplishing the mission

WWII Military Police in Europe by Larry Selman pacific The battalion traces its nameImage Area: 14 x 16Giclee Canvas Edition: 200 Signed and numbered Keep traffic moving safely, "echoed MPs in basic training." Give this duty top attention, for tactical success often hinges on this factor." And MPs gave all they had Combat teams looked on armored MPs as friends, willing to lend a hand when the going was hot. Sometimes, MPs rode the backs of tanks with a task force. Once posted, the traffic MP accepts a tremendous responsibility.