Vision-Strike-Wear.Com Celebrates US Infantry In June
America’s infantry has roots that go back as far as the War Of Independence and the forming of the First American Regiment. Seen as an integral part of the early years of America, the 1st American Regiment was first formed under orders of the United States Congress and first served during the exploration of the American West.
The First American Regiment
In 1783 after the conclusion of the American War Of Independence Congress ordered the Continental Army to disband while at the same General George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief. The orders to have the Army disbanded were never carried out.
Per an article on the 1st American Regiment found on Wiki ~ On 3 June 1784, Congress passed a new resolution:
Resolved, That the Secretary at War take order for forming the said troops when assembled, into one regiment, to consist of eight companies of infantry, and two of artillery, arming and equipping them in a soldier-like manner: and that he be authorized to direct their destination and operations, subject to the order of Congress, and of the Committee of the states in the recess of Congress.
Created to man frontier outposts and defend against Native American attacks and then later used during the Northwest Indian War it was renamed the 1st Infantry and then subsequently in 1792 again renamed as the 1st Infantry of the sub-legion.
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The First Infantry Division – The Big Red One
Other US Army infantry are also honored during the month of June including the birthday of the 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Red One. This world recognized infantry division and the oldest infantry division in the United States Army, The Fighting First was first created during the 1st World War in 1917. Headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas the 1st Infantry Division saw activity when they deployed to Europe as the First Expeditionary Division.
On the morning of 23 October, the first American shell of the war was fired toward German lines by a First Division artillery unit. Two days later, the 2nd Battalion of the 16th Infantry suffered the first American casualties of the war. By the end of the war, the division had suffered 22,668 casualties and boasted five Medal of Honor recipients.
The Big Red One was called to service again during the Second World War this time fighting in North Africa and later Sicily and then ultimately the division returned to England 5 November 1943 in preparation of Operation Overlord and the storming of the beaches at Normandy.
Operation Overlord
Another important part of US military history is recognized on June 6th. Operation Overlord. The largest invasion of Europe began on June 6th, 1944. The mission, to rid Europe of Hitler’s Third Reich and defeat Nazi Germany.
The 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th infantry divisions, 2nd, 3rd and 4th armored divisions, 82nd and 101st airborne divisions and many other divisions of the United States army participated at Normandy.
Included as well were the Rangers of the 75th Ranger Regiment who surprised the Germans with their incredibly heroic assault up the 100ft cliffs of Pointe Du Hoc.
The United States Army has had a long standing tradition of honor achieved for its incredible service and dedication not just in terms of America’s interests abroad but also in helping to preserve peace throughout the world. Vision-Strike-Wear.Com is proud to have worked with many of the units listed above in producing custom military shirts worn on the backs of the men and women that proudly hail from these distinguished military units.
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