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The US sent 43 infantry divisions to France in WWI, and 21 of them saw enough action to sustain one thousand men or more killed in action. Seven became "Depot Divisions" and worked in the Service of Supply, and four were broken up and their personnel used as replacements for other divisions.
The WWI US Infantry Divisions were huge, around 27,000 men in four large regiments. This was the equivalent to two or three divisions of all other combatant nations.
There were three types of US Infantry divisions. Low numbers, 1 to 9, were supposedly "regular army", but all had a large number of wartime volunteers and draftees. Numbers 26-50 were National Guard divisions from the states, called into active service ("Federalized"). There were more National Guard Divisions sent to France than any other type. Numbers 76-93 were so-called "National Army" divisions, intended to be made up of draftees, grouped according to state of origin like the National Guard Divisions. In actual fact all three types of divisions had a mixture of prewar regulars, draftees and volunteers.
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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.
How many us division in world war 2?
See Wikipedia's "List of US Army Divisions in WW2" for the answer to this question. === === == I count 70 InfantryDivisions(including Paratrooper Infantry and Mountain infantry). In addtion there were 6 Cavalry Divisions. Also there were Tank Divisions but I'm not sure how many---at least 14. Also, General Patton was placed in command of a "ghost Army" to deceive the Germans on the invasion plans. There were about 8 "Ghost" divisions, both infantry and paratrooper which did not really exist but a patch insignia was designed for them.
What was the most common war techniqe in the Vietnam war?
Without question the most famous aspect of the Vietnam War was Helicopter Warfare. For the first time, the US Army created the AIRMOBILE Infantry Divisions (Helicopter). WW2 created the US Army's first AIRBORNE Infantry Divisions (Paratroopers).
How many divisions did the French army have in World War 1?
47
How many men in an Australian infantry division?
In World War 1 Australian and British divisions were made out of the same amount of men. A Brigade gad 4000 men and a division was made out of 3 Brigades and artillery. So around about 12,000 men.
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 protection did Australia have at home in World War 2?
At the height of the Japanese threat Australia had 7 infantry divisions and 3 armoured divisions. The Japanese thrust on the Kododa Track could only mount less than one lightly equipped infantry division.
How many us division in world war 2?
See Wikipedia's "List of US Army Divisions in WW2" for the answer to this question. === === == I count 70 InfantryDivisions(including Paratrooper Infantry and Mountain infantry). In addtion there were 6 Cavalry Divisions. Also there were Tank Divisions but I'm not sure how many---at least 14. Also, General Patton was placed in command of a "ghost Army" to deceive the Germans on the invasion plans. There were about 8 "Ghost" divisions, both infantry and paratrooper which did not really exist but a patch insignia was designed for them.
What was the most common war techniqe in the Vietnam war?
Without question the most famous aspect of the Vietnam War was Helicopter Warfare. For the first time, the US Army created the AIRMOBILE Infantry Divisions (Helicopter). WW2 created the US Army's first AIRBORNE Infantry Divisions (Paratroopers).
How many divisions did the French army have in World War 1?
47
How many divisions had Ireland during World War 1?
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How many German divisions fought in Italy in World War 2?
The following German division fought in Italy. Herman Goering Panzer Division 26 Panzer 3 Panzer Gr 15 Panzer Gr 16 SS Panzer Gr 29 Panzer Gr 90 Panzer Gr 1 Parachute 4 Parachute 19 Luftwaffe Field Division 20 Luftwaffe Field Division 42 Jaeger 114 Jaeger 5 Mountain 44 Infantry 65 Infantry 71 Infantry 92 Infantry 94 Infantry 162 Infantry 278 Infantry 305 Infantry 334 Infantry 356 Infantry 362 Infantry 710 Infantry 715 Infantry 188 Mountain
What were the opening military operations in World War 1 on the Western front?
On August 3, 1914, the opening military operations consisted of Germany's assault of 78 infantry divisions. They were opposed by 75 French divisions, 5 English, and 6 Belgian divisions. Early on the Germans were moving very successfully in the West.
How many men in an Australian infantry division?
In World War 1 Australian and British divisions were made out of the same amount of men. A Brigade gad 4000 men and a division was made out of 3 Brigades and artillery. So around about 12,000 men.
What is information on the 251st Infantry Regiment in World War 2?
Try going to WWW.askjeeves.com Type in 251st Infantry. This will give hits to all the web sites that contain any information on the 251th. I did this for The USS Randolph and found a couple of people who knew my Grandfather during the war and a few people who didn't but helped me alot with my research. I checked the organizations of the Infantry Divisions that were formed in WW2 and the 251st Infantry Regiment was not in any of these divisions. If a regiment was not part of a division, then it was an independent unit and possible a training unit in the US. I checked the following reference for units that served in WW2 and Korean War and it does NOT list a unit by that name/identity. Dept of Army Pamphlet 672-1 "Unit Citiation and Campaign Participation Credit Register". From some "hits" on the internet, the 251st Infantry Regiment may have existed in World War 1 but I saw nothing but more inquiries.
How do you find information on the 92nd calvary recon in world war 2?
The 92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop was an organic element of the US 92nd Infantry Division. As such, it operated as part of the 92nd ID, which spent its war in Italy. The 92nd Infantry Division was one of the army's historically black infantry divisions (the other being the 93rd ID). See the "related link" attached for a brief history. Many WWII divisions published a history after the war - usually something such as "History of the 92nd Infantry Division in WWII". I do not know if the 92nd ID did so, but, if they did, this would be by far the best source for more detailed information. I'd watch on eBay and see if one becomes available. There may also be a divisional "alumni association". Search Google for their website.
What three Black soldier divisions in World War 2 were trained by the US Third Army?
Three Afro-American divisions in WW 2 were trained in the US Third Army. These were the:1. 92nd Infantry Division at Fort Huachuca; 2. 93rd Infantry Division at Fort Huachuca; and 3. 2nd Calvary Division at Fort Clark, Texas. Fort Huachuca was located in Arizona.
