re-issued in 2002 Regimental Unit Study No. 3 "506th Parachute Infantry in Normandy Drop" . United States Army Center of Military History history by S.L.A. Marshall and the basis for his book Night Drop "Battle to Control Carentan During World War II" John C. McManus, History Net Operation Overlord Battles of World War II involving Germany Battles of World War II involving the United States June 1944 events