17th Airborne Division Operation VARSITY Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
This design honors the 17th Airborne Division and Operation VARSITY, the largest single-day, single-location airborne operation in military history. On March 24, 1945, an armada of over 16,000 American, British, and Canadian paratroopers descended into western Germany to secure a vital foothold across the Rhine River. Involving thousands of aircraft and gliders that stretched for 200 miles across the sky, this staggering undertaking overwhelmed the remaining enemy defenses and paved the way for the final Allied push that brought an end to World War II in Europe.
- 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles (solid colors)
- 4.3-ounce, 90% cotton / 10% polyester, 32 singles (Heather Gray)
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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Unit History & Information
On March 24, 1945, the American 17th Airborne Division and British 6th Airborne Division landed east of the Rhine during Operation Varsity. Their parachute and glider assault supported Operation Plunder, the Allied river crossing near Wesel. German antiaircraft and ground fire caused heavy casualties, but the airborne formations secured their assigned objectives within hours and linked with advancing ground forces by nightfall. The 17th’s glider infantry and supporting artillery helped hold the area along the Issel River and Canal, opening the way for the Allied advance into northern Germany.