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Allied paratroopers made their combat jumps between 600 to 800 feet. Although this may seem rather low, keep in mind that while desending the paratrooper is defenseless. The quicker he is on the ground, the quicker he can present supressive fire which will begin to secure the DZ. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com The prefered altitude for British Para's was 500 ft in W.W.2. Today with an improved type of parachute they drop at 250 ft.

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