Activated in 1917, the 3rd Infantry Division earned its nickname 'Rock of the Marne' for its stand against the German Army on the Marne River in World War I. It fought across North Africa, Italy, and France in World War II, served in Korea, and spearheaded the 2003 ground advance to Baghdad in the Iraq War. Based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, it is a subordinate division of the XVIII Airborne Corps under U.S. Army Forces Command.
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What is 3rd Infantry Division?
Provides armored and mechanized combined-arms combat power for rapid deployment.
What military branch is 3rd Infantry Division in?
3rd Infantry Division is a unit of the U.S. Army.
Who commands 3rd Infantry Division?
3rd Infantry Division operates under XVIII Airborne Corps.
Where is 3rd Infantry Division based?
3rd Infantry Division is headquartered at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
When was 3rd Infantry Division established?
3rd Infantry Division was established in 1917.
Is 3rd Infantry Division a special operations unit?
No. 3rd Infantry Division is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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