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History of 7TH ARMY

The 7th Army was a United States Army formation which saw action during World War II and the Cold War. It was initially activated in 1918 as part of the American Expeditionary Forces but was reactivated in 1944 to support the Allied invasion of Normandy. Throughout its history, the 7th Army was involved in several major campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. The unit was officially deactivated in 1992 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of American forces in Europe.

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ABOUT 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.

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