123RD ARMOR DIVISION

The 123rd Armor Division was established during the height of the Cold War, originally activated in 1956 as part of the U.S. Army’s initiative to bolster armored capabilities in response to growing Soviet threats in Europe. Throughout its service, the division participated in numerous large-scale NATO exercises and was known for its rapid deployment and heavy armored tactics. In the early 1990s, elements of the 123rd Armor Division were deployed during Operation Desert Storm, where they played a pivotal role in breaching enemy lines and securing key objectives. The division was eventually inactivated in 2005 as part of a broader realignment and transformation of U.S. Army forces.