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Atomic Attack #5
"Operation Paratrooper" depicts the 82nd Airborne's assault on the German-held Dutch town of Schooenebeek during World War II, with soldiers jumping from transport planes under heavy enemy fire. Captain McCloy and his men fight through intense combat, suffering casualties as they battle entrenched German forces and Red Army patrols, ultimately securing their objective despite devastating losses. The story emphasizes the brutal reality of airborne invasion tactics and the sacrifice required in combined operations warfare.