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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 division headquarters for [[restructuring of the United States Army#Heavy Brigade Combat Team|Heavy Brigade Combat Team]]s, in the model of the [[restructuring of the United States Army]] division of the [[United States Army]]. Its home base is at [[Fort Riley]], [[Kansas]]. Prior to that restructuring, it was a major combat headquarters organizations with permanently attached brigades.
| | 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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| 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]].
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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]].
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| ==Vietnam War==
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| ==Gulf War==
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| It was part of the [[VI Corps]] making the main mechanized strike into Kuwait during [[Operation DESERT SHIELD]].
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 3 July 2024
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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