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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]].
Founded during World War I, the '''1st Infantry Division''' is known as the "Big Red One" for its insignia, a bold red 1 on a green shield.
==First World War==


==Second World War==
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The First was among the divisions landing in North Africa in [[Operation TORCH]].
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It distinguished itself at the [[Battle of Sicily]].
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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]].
==Iraq War==
==References==

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Founded during World War I, the 1st Infantry Division is known as the "Big Red One" for its insignia, a bold red 1 on a green shield.

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