EPISODE · Jul 15, 2023 · 55 MIN
Rod Serling, the Twilight Zone and the 11th Airborne Division
from Down From Heaven - The 11th Airborne Division in World War II & Beyond · host Jeremy C. Holm
In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm recounts the military service of Rod Serling, "Hollywood's Angry Man", who served in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, during World War II. You'll learn about Rod's exploits as a Paratrooper in the Pacific Theater as the Angels fought to liberate Leyte and Luzon from the grip of Imperial Japan. You'll also hear stories that lead to Rod's dark memories of combat which influenced his writings and perspectives on war, politics, and the human condition.Send us a V-Mail (text message)For more information, visit www.511pir.com or www.11thairborne.com today, or you can email jeremy at [email protected]. You can follow Jeremy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/11thairbornedivTo purchase copies of Jeremy's books on the 11th Airborne Division, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00G3TNO0A/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=c7baae52-e150-4caf-86b1-990b2ef40772Or to visit our full 11th Airborne Division online store, please visit:https://jeremycholmstore.square.site/11th-airborne-division-storeDown From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!
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In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm recounts the military service of Rod Serling, "Hollywood's Angry Man", who served in the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, during World War II. You'll learn about Rod's exploits as a Paratrooper in the Pacific Theater as the Angels fought to liberate Leyte and Luzon from the grip of Imperial Japan. You'll also hear stories that lead to Rod's dark memories of combat which influenced h...
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