Waal River Rowing Club Champion® Powerblend Crewneck Sweatshirt

On September 20, 1944, paratroopers of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, supported by boat crews from the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, crossed the Waal River at Nijmegen under heavy German fire. Both units belonged to the 82nd Airborne Division. Their assault helped secure the northern approaches to Nijmegen’s bridges, contributing to their capture and opening the route for the Allied advance during Operation Market Garden.With too few paddles available, many paratroopers used their rifle buttstocks to help paddle across. The crossed paddle and rifle in this design honor their improvisation, determination, and shared sacrifice.Champion® Powerblend Crewneck Sweatshirt 9 oz./yd² (US), 15 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester Durable coverstitching throughout Heavy ribbed knit waistband and cuffs Set-in sleeves “C” logo on left sleeve Classic unisex fit Please check the Sizing & Measurements guide before ordering.