In this four-part series, we’ll follow the story of the Big Red One across more than 100 years of history, exploring how the division fought, adapted, and evolved through changing forms of warfare. This series is divided into four posts: This first post begins where the story started: the trenches …
Introduction The 30th Infantry Division, famously known as the “Old Hickory Division,” holds a distinguished place in American military history. Activated during both World War I and World War II, this National Guard formation earned a reputation for tenacity, tactical skill, and resilience in some of the most brutal battles …
The 106th Infantry Division, nicknamed the “Golden Lions” was one of the last U.S. divisions formed during World War II. Its brief but harrowing combat history is defined by one of the most brutal engagements of the European theater: the Battle of the Bulge. For many of its soldiers, the …
When the United States entered World War II, the 1st Infantry Division was one of the few formations with real combat experience. Its soldiers had already proven themselves in the trenches of France during World War I. But the war they were about to fight would be very different. No …
