HHC V Corp

• Origins in World War I: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), V Corps was originally organized in 1918 during World War I, making it one of the oldest corps-level headquarters in the U.S. Army. • “Victory Corps” Nickname: V Corps is often referred to as the “Victory Corps,” a nickname that has stuck with the unit through various conflicts. • Role in D-Day: V Corps played a pivotal role in Operation Overlord, landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, leading the assault for the U.S. Army in Normandy. • Cold War Frontline: During the Cold War, HHC V Corps was headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as a frontline defense against the Warsaw Pact. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: V Corps led the ground invasion of Iraq in 2003, commanding the main effort for U.S. Army forces during the initial stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Deactivation and Reactivation: V Corps was deactivated in 2013 after decades of service but was reactivated in 2020 as part of the Army’s modernization and focus on Europe. • First to Cross the Rhine: In World War II, units under V Corps were among the first Allied troops to cross the Rhine River into Germany at Remagen, hastening the end of the war in Europe. • Multinational Command: V Corps has regularly worked alongside NATO and partner nations, fostering international military cooperation, especially during exercises like Defender-Europe. • Commanding Generals: Notable generals such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley served with V Corps during their careers, prior to becoming famous leaders. • Return to Poland: In 2020, V Corps established a forward headquarters in Poznań, Poland, marking the first permanent U.S. Army corps headquarters on NATO’s eastern flank.