Summary history of The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) A Norwegian-American Unit formed during WWII. Army planners knew that they needed soldiers who could blend in with the local Norwegians. It was determined that the Army should recruit native speakers of Norwegian and Americans of Norwegian descent for a special unit. On July 10, 1942, the 99th Infantry Battalion was activated. Many of the men who volunteered for the unit came from Minnesota and the Dakotas.

A Summary History of the 4th Infantry Division, whose motto is "Steadfast and Loyal," is a heavy mechanized division in the United States Regular Army. The 4th ID has a storied history from WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Arguably the most modernized division in the army, the 4ID is currently organized with four Brigade Combat Teams (BCT), a fires brigade, an aviation brigade, and various supporting units.

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."

A summary history of the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment - the first to jump into combat.

The Boldest Plan is the Best - The combat history of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion during WWII