James Gavin
Lieutenant General James 'Jumpin’ Jim' Gavin was a highly decorated World War II veteran and influential military strategist who played a key role in developing air mobile tactics for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, advocating for the use of helicopters to transport troops effectively, which transformed infantry warfare.
Born on Mar 22, 1907 (119 years old)
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Lt Gen James 'Jumpin’ Jim' Gavin is credited with formulating a new tactic of using troop-carrying helicopters in battle.
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