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William O. Darby (February 8, 1911 – April 30, 1945) was a career United States Army officer who fought in World War II, where he was killed in action at age 34 in Italy. He was posthumously promoted to brigadier general. Darby was the founding commander of the First Ranger Battalion, which evolved into the United States Army Rangers.
Darby's Rangers (released in the UK as The Young Invaders) is a 1958 American war film starring James Garner as William Orlando Darby, who organizes and leads the first units of United States Army Rangers during World War II.
A fictionalized account of the formation and missions of the US Army's First Ranger Battalion, led by Major Orlando Darby. Starring James Garner, Jack Warden, and Edd Byrnes, directed by William A. Wellman.
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- Action, Drama, War
- William A. Wellman
- 1958-04-08
Learn about the 1st Battalion of U.S. Army Rangers, also known as Darby's Rangers, who fought in WWII under the command of Major William Orlando Darby. Discover their training, raids, battles, and casualties in Europe and North Africa.
Learn about the history and exploits of Darby's Rangers, a volunteer battalion of American soldiers who trained with the British Commandos and fought in Italy, France, and the Mediterranean. Read how their leader, William Orlando Darby, became a combat legend and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Learn how Colonel William O. Darby molded the U.S. Army’s newly created Rangers into an elite and highly respected force during World War II. Read about his training, missions, and challenges in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific.
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Learn about the original First Ranger Battalion, led by Major William Darby, who fought in Europe during World War II. See the roster of officers and men who served in the battalion and their missions.
