It was the first armored division of the United States Army to see battle in World War II. Since World War II, the division has been involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Persian Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, and several other operations. The division …

The 1st Armored Division, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is the oldest, most recognizable armor division in the United States Army. As part of the mechanization of the U.S. Army and the buildup for...

To the 1st Armored, the “Old Ironsides” Division, rightfully belongs much of the credit for the battle brilliance of American armor. It could just as well be called the “Guinea Pig” Division. For it was one of the first, and for a long time the only, American armored outfit in action.

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division is an Armored Brigade Combat Team of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. [1] First organized in 1942, as Combat Command A, 1st Armored Division, the unit has fought in North Africa and Italy in World War II, [2] as well as 4 tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The 1st Armored Division—nicknamed "Old Ironsides"[1]—is the standing armored division of the United States Army, with its base of operations in Fort Bliss, Texas. It was the first armored division of the U.S. Army to see battle in World War II. …

1AD COMMANDER’S INTENT 1. Mission: When directed, 1st Armored Division deploys and defeats our nation’s enemies to support national objectives, fully prepared to exercise mission command of...

Elements of the 1st Armored Division first went into action in the North African invasion, landing at Oran 8 November 1942 and taking the city.

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division is an Armored Brigade Combat Team of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. First organized in 1942, as Combat Command B, 1st Armored Division, the unit fought in North Africa and Italy in World War 2, in Operation Desert Storm and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

As part of the mechanization of the U.S. Army and the buildup for World War II, cavalry and reconnaissance units were brought together to form the 1st Armored Division, July 15, 1940, at Fort...

4 天之前 · Members of the 1st Armored Division share their history and experiences through photos, scrapbooks, memorials, and personal memoirs. Some donated books containing valuable information regarding individuals and unit histories may also be part of this collection.