William C. Lee

William C. Lee was a U.S. Army officer known as the "Father of the U.S. Airborne," because he played a key role in developing airborne, or parachute, infantry tactics during World War II. His work helped establish parachute troops as a vital part of military operations, enabling soldiers to be deployed behind enemy lines with speed and surprise. Lee's leadership and innovations contributed significantly to the effectiveness of airborne divisions in combat, shaping modern military tactics involving rapid, flexible deployment of forces by air.