5th infantry div mech

The 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), also known as the "Red Diamond" Division, has a distinguished history in the United States Army. Originally activated during World War I, the division saw significant combat in France, notably participating in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Reactivated for World War II, the 5th Infantry Division landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day and advanced across Europe, contributing to the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the Vietnam War, the division was reorganized as a mechanized unit, serving in the demilitarized zone and engaging in several major operations before its inactivation in 1992.