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USA754 5th Infantry Division
USA754
5th Infantry Division
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The U.S. 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized)—nicknamed the "Red Diamond" or "Red Devils"—was a prominent United States Army unit that served with distinction in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War before being deactivated in 1992.History & CampaignsWorld War I: First activated in 1917, the division saw heavy action in France, notably fighting in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.World War II: Reactivated in 1939, the unit was instrumental in the Normandy breakout, the liberation of France, and crossing the Rhine into Germany.Vietnam War: Deployed from 1968 to 1971, the 1st Brigade operated extensively in the Quảng Trị Province near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).Lineage & LegacyAfter serving with NATO and the U.S. Army III Corps, the division was inactivated on November 24, 1992, and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division. Its long and storied lineage, including notable engagements and commanders, is documented in detail on the 5th Infantry Division Wikipedia Page and the 5th Infantry Division US Army Divisions in World War II portal.
