The Charge of the 101st Airborne at Purple Heart Lane | History Traveler Episode 290

After securing Omaha & Utah Beaches, the next big objective for the American forces in Normandy was to secure a link up between the two in the city of Carentan. Tasked with cracking the outer defenses of this vital objective was LTC Robert Cole and the men of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In this episode, we look at this legendary action by Cole and his men as they made their way down a causeway that would later earn the name "Purple Heart Lane". Special thanks to Paul Woodadge of‪@WW2TV‬, which is one of the best sources of WWII information on YouTube. Here are a few others that you should consider checking out in conjunction with this episode: - ‪@TheOperationsRoom‬:    • The Battle of Carentan, Normandy 1944 - An...   WWII Epic Battles:    • Battle of Carentan | Utah Beach to Cherbou...   This episode was produced in partnership with The Gettysburg Museum of History. See how you can support history education & artifact preservation by visiting their website & store at https://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory... Support the effort to expand history education on PATREON:   / historyunderground   Set yourself up with a 10% DISCOUNT on all Origin gear and nutritional products by entering the code "history10" at www.originmaine.com! Other episodes that you might enjoy: The Unseen Battle of Easy Company at Brecourt Manor (PLUS MORE!!!) | American Artifact Episode 93:    • The Unseen Battle of Easy Company at Breco...   What WWII Soldiers Looted From Goering's House!!! | American Artifact Episode 73:    • What WWII Soldiers Looted From Goering's H...   The Eagle's Nest: Looted Artifacts & Engine Rooms | American Artifact Episode 68:    • Liberated Silver From Hitler's Eagle's Nes...   Exploring Hitler's Eagle's Nest!!! | History Traveler Episode 274:    • Exploring Hitler's Eagle's Nest!!! | Histo...   War Souvenirs From Hitler's Berghof!!! | American Artifact Episode 66:    • War Souvenirs From Hitler's Berghof!!! | A...