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How many Americans were on the beach during d-day?
Approximately 40,000 American troops were actually on the beaches. A further 30,000 landed by parachute and glider.
What did Henry's regiment do during first assault?
Henry's regiment of men held the line and repulsed the charge.
Was the first all black regiment of union soldier?
The first African American regiment sworn into Federal service during the US Civil War was the 1st Louisiana Native Guards. This infantry regiment was composed of former slaves in Union occupied Louisiana. They were sworn into service September 27, 1862. See the link below.
What is the meaning of regiment?
A regiment is a military organization under one commander and its size and importance varied over the years and between countries and types of armies. The word derived from an early Middle English word and Latin. An American Regiment in WW2 consisted of 3 battalions of four Companies(250 men) in each battalion. There were three Regiments in an Infantry Division. During the American Civil War, the Regiment was the main unit that a soldier was identified with. For example, the 56th Ohio Regiment. This regiment contained 10 companies of 100 men each or originally 1000 men. But many were smaller especially after casualties.
What is the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment?
This is the regiment that Adolf Hitler was assigned to after his first wounding during WW1. It was the reserve batallion of the 16th Bavarian Infantry Regiment which at that time was fighting at the front. The reserve regiment provided newly trained recruits to it's parent regiment.
