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"Blood on the Risers" is an American paratrooper song originating during World War II. It is set to the tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", which itself was adapted from "John Brown's Body", a popular marching song during the American Civil War. The song tells the story of a fatal training jump by a rookie paratrooper whose parachute fails to deploy, leading to his death. Its dark humor and graphic lyrics reflect the dangers faced by airborne troops during combat and training and their methods used to cope with the reality of war. The song remains popular among modern airborne units in the United States and throughout the world, and it has been referenced in various films, television series, video games, and books.

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