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1st Armored Division
"Old Ironsides"


The 1st Armored Division (Old Ironsides) was organized at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on July 15, 1940, with Maj. Gen. Bruce McGruder in command. The division deployed overseas, going into combat for the first time on Nov. 8, 1942 in the landing at Oran, Algeria. The 1st Armored Division engaged Field Marshal Erwin Rommel?s Afrika Korps. Following the... More



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