Eisenhower visits paratroopers prior to Normandy. Troops load up and board planes. 1944

The transcript describes a soldier's encounter with questions about his background and the pathfinders' role in marking paths for troops. It highlights the achievements of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions in combat, shares personal stories about parachutes, and discusses the diversity of troops and their preparations for a mission.

What was the reaction of the soldiers regarding their parachutes?

What unique idea did some outfits have to show the Germans?