First in War

Arranged chronologically, the First in War gallery follows the 1st Infantry Division from World War I to the Vietnam War. The Big Red One was the first American division sent to France during World War I, and was among the very first sent to Europe in World War II and to Vietnam in 1965. Between World War II and the Vietnam War, the 1st Infantry Division served on occupation duty in Europe and returned stateside in 1955.

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First in War

First in War: World War I

During World War I, the First Division fought across France in five noteworthy battles and played an …

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First in War

First in War: World War II

Follow the 1ID through World War II from North Africa to the Liberation of Europe.

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First in War

First in War: Vietnam

Learn about the complexities associated with the two types of enemy Big Red One soldiers would face.

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