79th Infantry

The 79th Infantry Division, known as the "Cross of Lorraine" division, was activated during World War I and served with distinction in France, participating in key offensives such as the Meuse-Argonne. Reactivated for World War II, the division landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day in June 1944 and played a crucial role in the liberation of Cherbourg. It continued its advance across France, fighting in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. The 79th Infantry Division was deactivated after the war but its legacy endures as a symbol of bravery and effective combat performance.