@tracyiamme explains the significance of Jake McNiece and the Filthy Thirteen, some of the baddest dudes in the 101st Airborne Division. Legends. #worldwar2 #worldwarii #ww2 #ww2historyhunter #ww2history #wwii #ww2veteran #ww2vet #hero #victory #heroes #veterans #england #england🇬🇧 #london #london🇬🇧 #churchill | Walk Among Heroes

Honoring Jake McNiece and the legendary ‘Filthy Thirteen.’ The Filthy Thirteen was the name given to the 1st Demolition Section of the Regimental Headquarters Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, of the United States Army, which fought in the European campaign in World War II. This unit was the inspiration for the 1965 book and 1967 film The Dirty Dozen.The 1st Demolition Section was assigned and trained as demolition saboteurs to destroy enemy targets behin

Jake Larson is one of Minnesota's last living World War II veterans. Papa Jake says he lied about his age to join the National Guard at 15, was involved in the top secret planning of the D-Day invasion, and ultimately survived storming Omaha Beach. Papa Jake is one of three Minnesota-born veterans we'll meet next week. 🇺🇸 WCCO's John Lauritsen is traveling to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024. Watch free on any device via CBS News Minnesota on the CBS News app and Plut