WWII Military Police in Europe by Larry Selman pacific The battalion traces its name

The battalion traces its name from the airborne assault that took place on 16 February 1945 when the battalion jumped on Fortress Corregidor to liberate that island from occupying Japanese forces

and had taken the British by surprise

in direct support of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment who were heavily engaged northeast of the Bastogne perimeter

This massive project attracted the attention of noted zoologist George Schaller

WWII Military Police in Europe by Larry Selman pacific The battalion traces its nameImage Area: 14 x 16Giclee Canvas Edition: 200 Signed and numbered Keep traffic moving safely, "echoed MPs in basic training." Give this duty top attention, for tactical success often hinges on this factor." And MPs gave all they had Combat teams looked on armored MPs as friends, willing to lend a hand when the going was hot. Sometimes, MPs rode the backs of tanks with a task force. Once posted, the traffic MP accepts a tremendous responsibility.