World War II's Death Ride of the Paratroopers: Operation Market-Garden

It is hard to imagine any nation today that would willingly drop 35,000 soldiers 60 miles behind enemy lines, in the hopes that they would be relieved before being destroyed. It happened during World War II. 

History, Page 46

History, Page 46

Across the Wide River - Warfare History Network

A Compilation of US airborne Troops during World War 2 and the Invasion of Normandy. : r/CombatFootage

The National Interest: Most Popular

101st airborne 1944 hi-res stock photography and images - Page 2 - Alamy

History, Page 46

Hell in a Small Place: the Canadian Paratroopers of Operation Varsity - Warfare History Network

Operation Market Garden