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.

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."