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James Maurice Gavin, Jimmy Gavin ou Jim Gavin, né James Nally Ryan à New York le 22 mars 1907 et mort le 23 février 1990 à Baltimore, est un général parachutiste américain. Il fut l'un des créateurs des troupes aéroportées américaines.
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.
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.
James Maurice Gavin, „Jumpin’ Jim“, Geburtsname James Nally Ryan (* 22. März 1907 in Brooklyn, New York City; † 23. Februar 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland ), auch „the jumping General“ genannt, war ein US-amerikanischer Lieutenant General ( Generalleutnant) und amerikanischer Botschafter in Frankreich. Seine Männer, die ...
2 juin 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.
20 sept. 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.
7 août 2014 · Learn how General James M. Gavin led the 82nd Airborne Division in the D-day invasion of Normandy in 1944. Read about his dramatic parachute jump, his daring actions, and his legacy in the war.
