1st Infantry Division (U.S.)
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 Heavy Brigade Combat Teams, 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.
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.