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What is the history of the 51st Field Artillery 6th Infantry Division during World War 2?
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The 6th Infantry Division, also known as the Red Star, was active in both world wars, and remained extant until the last years of the Cold War. During World War I, the unit saw action in the Geradmer district of France. In World War II, it fought in battles in Luzon, New Guinea. During the Cold War, the unit was active in various capacities, including training sites. Today, its main role is as an airborne and engineering unit.
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What were the different battle divisions in the World War 1?
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Your father-in-law now deceased served with the 141st field artillery battalion during world war 2 you would like to trace his movements especially his path from Italy to the battle of the bulge?
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How many men in a UK World War 2 Division?
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What is the nickname of the 83rd infantry division?
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Is the us army third infantry regiment assigned to a division?
Not in WW2. Before 1939, each US Army Infantry Division had 4 infantry regiments. This proved to be too large for use on the battlefield. So the size the division was reduced and one regiment was removed. So the 3rd Infantry Regiment could have been part of a Division before then. However, during WW2 the 3rd Infantry Regiment was not part of an infantry division. Source: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Divisions.htm
What type of military did Romania have during WW 1?
infantry, cavalry, artillery, several planes, some ships on Danube
Who did the 105th field artillery serve with during ww1?
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Did Harry Truman refuse the Medal of Honor?
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