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The First was among the divisions landing in North Africa in [[Operation Torch]]. | The First was among the divisions landing in North Africa in [[Operation Torch]]. It was part of MG [[Lloyd Fredendall]]'s Center Task Force, with the 1st Ranger Battalion attached and Combat Command B of the [[1st Armored Division (U.S.)]]. Their mission was to capture the city of [[Oran]] in [[Morocco]]. | ||
It distinguished itself at the [[Battle of Sicily]]. | It distinguished itself at the [[Battle of Sicily]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 13 February 2009
Known as the "Big Red One" for its insignia, a bold red 1 on a green shield, the 1st Infantry Division is a heavy restructuring of the United States Army division of the United States Army. Its home base is at Fort Riley, Kansas.
First World War
Second World War
The First was among the divisions landing in North Africa in Operation Torch. It was part of MG Lloyd Fredendall's Center Task Force, with the 1st Ranger Battalion attached and Combat Command B of the 1st Armored Division (U.S.). Their mission was to capture the city of Oran in Morocco.
It distinguished itself at the Battle of Sicily.
At the Battle of Normandy, along with the 29th Infantry Division (U.S.), it was the initial landing force at Omaha Beach.
Vietnam War
Gulf War
It was part of the VI Corps making the main mechanized strike into Kuwait during Operation DESERT SHIELD.