7TH ARMY

• The 7th Army was activated on August 10, 1944, during World War II as part of the Allied forces in Europe. • General George S. Patton, a legendary figure in World War II, commanded the 7th Army during its operations in North Africa and Italy. • The 7th Army played a crucial role in the liberation of France from Nazi occupation, including the famous landing in Normandy on D-Day in June 1944. • After World War II, the 7th Army was stationed in Germany as part of the occupation forces and played a key role in the defense of Western Europe during the Cold War. • In 1950, the 7th Army was deployed to Korea to support United Nations forces in the Korean War. • The 7th Army was reactivated in 2013 as part of the United States Army Europe to support NATO operations in Europe. • Several famous military units have been part of the 7th Army, including the 3rd Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division. • The 7th Army has a long and storied history of excellence in training, readiness, and combat operations. • During the Gulf War in 1991, the 7th Army played a key role in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces. • In 2003, the 7th Army was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to support coalition forces in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime.