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History of the 1st Armored Division
The 1st Armored Division, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is the oldest and most recognizable armor division in the United States Army. It was the first tank unit to see combat in World War II. Old Ironsides is still serving America as part of III Corps, stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. This is a short history of the 1st Armored Division.
3 days ago9 min read


History of the 2nd Infantry Division
Since the 1960s, the 2nd Infantry Division has been responsible for defending South Korea against potential invasion from North Korea. This is the History of the 2nd Infantry Division - the Warrior Division.
Feb 1210 min read


History of the 3rd Armored Division
The 3d Armored Division was a heavy mechanized division of the United States Army that served in World War Two, the Cold War defense of Western Europe, and the Persian Gulf War. This is a short history of the Spearhead Division, the 3rd Armored Division.
Jan 238 min read


History of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment
The 2nd Cavalry can trace its lineage back to the early part of the 19th century. They’ve been named Dragoons, Armored Cavalry, and Stryker Cavalry. Despite the name changes, the Regiment has the distinction of being the longest continuously serving mounted unit in the United States Army.
Jan 910 min read


A History of the 82nd Airborne During the Vietnam and the Cold War
A history behind the patch of the 82nd Airborne from World War I through current day, featuring a video from the Roving Historian of the 82nd Airborne Division during Vietnam and the Cold war.
Dec 4, 20255 min read


History of The 9th Infantry Division
The 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army is nicknamed the "Old Reliables." It was created during World War I as the 9th Division, but it was never deployed overseas. The division proved to be an important asset during World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War.
Sep 11, 20256 min read


A Short History of the 187th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
Soldiers of the 187th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) have the distinction of belonging to the only airborne regiment that has served in every conflict since the inception of American airborne forces. During their time in the Korean War, the Rakkasans were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and two Korean Presidential Citations, as well as earning five more Battle Streamers for their flag. Three soldiers from the 187 were awarded the Medal of Honor.
Sep 5, 20258 min read


History of the 1st Cavalry Division
History of the 1st Cavalry Division from 1833 to present. View photos and video footage of the 1st Cavalry Division during WWII, including images of the unit during horse-mounted expeditions into Mexican territory.
Aug 21, 202512 min read


Summary History of the 8th Infantry Division
"The Pathfinder Division" - A Summary History of the 8th Infantry Division. The 8th ID was a mechanized infantry division in the US Army. The 8th Infantry Division went by the nickname of the "Golden Arrow Division" and later, the "Pathfinder Division." Both referred to the gold arrow in the unit's shoulder patch. However, many soldiers referred to the wearers of an 8ID patch as "Crazy Eights." The 8th I.D. served proudly during WWarI, WWII, in Europe during the Cold War and
Jun 9, 20256 min read


A Summary History of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
he 11th Cavalry, also known by its nickname of "the Black Horse Regiment," has been on the go since its inception. They have credit for twenty regimental campaigns, earning the regiment's motto of "Allons," which means "let's go."
Jun 8, 202515 min read


A Summary History of the 3rd Infantry Division
A summary history of the 3rd Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Rock of the Marne," is a mechanized infantry division of the United States Army based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The unit has served the United States in World War I, World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Iraq.
Jan 16, 20258 min read
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