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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Landings at Nasugbu - The 11th Airborne's Invasion of Southern Luzon in World War II

from Down From Heaven - The 11th Airborne Division in World War II & Beyond · host Jeremy C. Holm

In this episode, 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm takes us on a journey back to 1945 during the first days of the Angels' vicious campaign to retake the island of Luzon from the grip of Imperial Japan in World War II.On 31 January 1945, the peaceful morning along the beaches of Nasugbu was shattered by the thunder of United States Naval guns and rockets. Higgins boats full of young 11th Airborne Division "Angels" motored to shore as Japanese artillery and machine guns opened up. This was the thrilling beginning of the 11th Airborne Division's heroic efforts to free the Filipino people on Luzon  as the Angels liberated the towns of Nasugbu, Wawa, and Lian. This is the story of an ampbibious assault during World War II that is often overlooked in the histories of the war and these young troopers from the 11th Airborne hit the beaches, under fire, with courage and determination and left a legacy that impacts millions of Filipinos from Nasugbu to Manila to this day. For more information, visit www.511pir.com or www.11thairborne.com today, or you can email jeremy at [email protected] 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!Send us a V-Mail (text message)Shop signed books, 11th Airborne Division merchandise, challenge coins, patches and more at:https://11thairbornestore.comFor 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/11thairbornedivDown From Heaven Comes Eleven! Airborne All the Way!

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In this episode, 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm takes us on a journey back to 1945 during the first days of the Angels' vicious campaign to retake the island of Luzon from the grip of Imperial Japan in World War II. On 31 January 1945, the peaceful morning along the beaches of Nasugbu was shattered by the thunder of United States Naval guns and rockets. Higgins boats full of young 11th Airborne Division "Angels" motored to shore as Japanese artillery and machine guns opened ...

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