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Where can you find a list of the soldiers who served in the 77th infantry division during World War 2?

You can find a list of those who served in the 77th infantry division in a book entitled, "Ours To Hold It High."


What division attacked Omaha Beach in World War 2?

The US 1st Infantry Division and the US 29th Infantry Division (Virginia-Maryland National Guard).


What is the difference in an Amored Infantry Division and an Infantry Division particularly during World War 2?

For WW2: Armored Infantry Divisions were equiped with half-tracks. Regular Infantry Divisions walked (or trucked). During the Vietnam War those Armored Infantry Divisions gave way to the new MECHANIZED INFANTRY DIVISIONS, equipped with M-113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). Only one US Army Mechanized Infantry Division was in Vietnam (and only it's 1st Brigade); the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division (Red Diamond Patch). Regular Infantry Divisions in Vietnam were called "Straight Legs", "Straight" meaning...straight foot soldiering.


What u.s. army division in World War 2 included the 1259th combat engineers?

8th Infantry Division


What was the Yankee division in World War 2?

26th Infantry Division was named the "Yankee Division" and their shoulder patch was a khaki Diamond with blue letters "Y D". This infantry division served in France and Germany. A typical WW2 infantry division contained about 15,000 men at full strength. It contained 3 Infantry regiments and 4 artillery battalions as well as support units such as Medial, Engineering, QuarterMaster and Signals.

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What weapons did the 29th division use at d-day?

The 29th infantry used light infantry weapons during world war 2.


Where can you find a list of the soldiers who served in the 77th infantry division during World War 2?

You can find a list of those who served in the 77th infantry division in a book entitled, "Ours To Hold It High."


What is history of 142ND infantry division?

USA - There is no 142nd Infantry Division in WW2. Germany - There is no 142 Infantry Division WW2. Can't find this unit. Are you looking for a Russian unit?Or you must mean the 142nd Infantry Regiment ??Please provide more details such as where they fought. Custermen


What division attacked Omaha Beach in World War 2?

The US 1st Infantry Division and the US 29th Infantry Division (Virginia-Maryland National Guard).


Who was the winner in the war of cantigny 1918?

In the Battle of Cantigny, on May 26, 1918, the 1st Infantry Division defeated the Germans in the first American victory of World War 1.


Who did Lawrence Tyson lead during World War 1?

Lawrence Tyson led the 2nd Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War I.


What is the difference in an Amored Infantry Division and an Infantry Division particularly during World War 2?

For WW2: Armored Infantry Divisions were equiped with half-tracks. Regular Infantry Divisions walked (or trucked). During the Vietnam War those Armored Infantry Divisions gave way to the new MECHANIZED INFANTRY DIVISIONS, equipped with M-113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). Only one US Army Mechanized Infantry Division was in Vietnam (and only it's 1st Brigade); the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division (Red Diamond Patch). Regular Infantry Divisions in Vietnam were called "Straight Legs", "Straight" meaning...straight foot soldiering.


Is there an email address to contact the 28th infantry division association as you are trying to trace World War 2 personnel?

Which country did the 28th Infantry Division come from?


Was the World War 2 25th Calvary Recon Squad a part of an infantry division and if so which infantry?

The 25th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized) was assigned to the 4th Armored Division during WW 2. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com


What u.s. army division in World War 2 included the 1259th combat engineers?

8th Infantry Division


Who was called Bloody Bucket in World War 2?

The 28th Infantry Division


What was the Yankee division in World War 2?

26th Infantry Division was named the "Yankee Division" and their shoulder patch was a khaki Diamond with blue letters "Y D". This infantry division served in France and Germany. A typical WW2 infantry division contained about 15,000 men at full strength. It contained 3 Infantry regiments and 4 artillery battalions as well as support units such as Medial, Engineering, QuarterMaster and Signals.