The U.S. Army Rangers were established during World War II
and modeled after the British commandos. The first commander of
the unit was Colonel William O. Darby. He was later killed
during the war in Italy.
News Reports about Darby's Rangers
May 3, 2016.
"This Army Ranger Legend Will Live Forever in His Hometown",
by Liesl Bradner, Task and Purpose. A statue is erected
to commemorate the first commander of the U.S. Army Rangers.
Resources about U.S. Army Rangers
History of Army Rangers - by Special Forces History
www.specialforceshistory.info/units/rangers.html
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