1st Airborne Task Force (Allied)
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The 1st Airborne Task Force was a short-lived Allied airborne unit that was active during World War II created for Operation Dragoon–the invasion of Southern France. Formed in July 1944, under the command of Major General Robert T. Frederick, it took part in the "Dragoon" landings on 15 August 1944, securing the area north-west of the landing beaches, before moving towards the French–Italian border as part of the United States Seventh Army. The unit was disbanded in November 1944.
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1st Airborne Task Force | |
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Active | 11 July – 23 November 1944 |
Country | United States United Kingdom Canada |
Allegiance | Allies of World War II |
Branch | United States Army British Army |
Type | Airborne forces |
Role | Parachute infantry |
Size | 9,000 |
Engagements | Operation Dragoon |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Robert T. Frederick |
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