The 3rd Division is the only division of the U.S. Army during World War II that fought the Axis on all European fronts, [12] and was among the first American combat units to engage in offensive ground …

History Of The Third Infantry Division In World War II by United States. Army. 3rd Division; Taggart, Donald G. (Donald Gilbert)

As one of the first five U.S. divisions to enter the European war in November 1942, the 3rd Division was active for 30 months — logging 553 days in combat. The division assaulted four beachheads, …

Aug 5, 2025 · The “Fighting Third” is the only American division which fought the Nazis on every front in this war—North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. It has had more casualties—nearly …

This campaign map shows the route of the 3rd Infantry Division throughout North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II. This chart is available for purchase at HistoryShots.com.

Redesignated 1 August 1942, the 3rd Division is the only American Division which fought the Axis on all European fronts. The Division first saw action in the North African invasion, landing at Fedala, …

The 3rd Division is one of the few American divisions that fought the Axis on all European fronts during World War II, and was among the first U.S. combat units to engage in offensive ground combat …

The 3rd Infantry Division was the only U.S. unit that served in all 10 campaigns of the war, participated in four amphibious landings, and suffered the most casualties of any U. S. unit in the theatre.

During World War II the 3rd Infantry Division fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Germany and Austria for 531 consecutive days of combat. 3rd Infantry Division soldiers earned 36 Medals of Honor …

"Blue and White Devils" is a small booklet covering the history of the 3rd Infantry Division. This booklet is one of the series of G.I. Stories published by the Stars & Stripes in Paris in 1944-1945.