Tom Rice, World War II icon.
Welcome to the SOFREP Interview With Tom Rice: Airborne School Jump Towers.
Tom Rice discusses his decision to enlist in the Army, his adventures through Panama’s jungles, and his transition to the Airborne due to his penchant for risk-taking before the invasion of Normandy. He tells us about the intriguing origins of the jump towers used in Airborne training.
During his preparations for battle, Tom also gets in trouble with his company commander for sneaking out of the barracks to purchase chocolate bars.
Don’t miss this interview with one of the legends of World War II.
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