The 12th Airborne Division was a unit of the United States Army formed during World War II. Established in 1943, it was primarily designed for airborne operations, which involved parachuting troops into combat zones. The division played a significant role in various campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Operation Varsity. After the war, the 12th Airborne Division was inactivated in 1945. It was later reactivated during the Cold War but never saw combat again. The division is remembered for its contributions to airborne tactics and the development of modern military operations.