In World War II, it landed with General Patton's task force in a contested amphibious landing on the coast of Morocco, North Africa, overwhelming Vichy French defenders in November 1942. …

History Of The Third Infantry Division In World War II by United States. Army. 3rd Division; Taggart, Donald G. (Donald Gilbert)

As one of the first five U.S. divisions to enter the European war in November 1942, the 3rd Division was active for 30 months — logging 553 days in combat. The division assaulted four …

This campaign map shows the route of the 3rd Infantry Division throughout North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II. This chart is available for purchase at …

Its participation in three major battles in 1918 is symbolized by the three diagonal stripes of its shoulder patch. The “Fighting Third” is the only American division which fought the Nazis on …

3ID. In November 1990, Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division were once again called into action. Following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, over 6,000 Marne men and women deployed with …

The 3rd Infantry Division is one of the few American divisions that fought the Axis on all European fronts during World War II. It fought in 531 consecutive days of combat action, participated in …

The 3rd Division (later re-designated as the 3rd Infantry division on August 1, 1942) was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina, November 21, 1917. The division was composed …

Thirty months later, May 8, 1945, when the Nazis surrendered unconditionally, the 3rd boasted three additional amphibious landings, eight campaign stars, 33 Congressional Medal of Honor …

The 3rd Infantry Division remained rock solid and earned its reputation as the “Rock of the Marne”. During World War II the 3rd Infantry Division fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, …