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: The division achieved the first American victory of WWI at the Battle of Cantigny . During WWII, they were the first ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day and played critical roles in North Africa and Sicily. The Big Red One
The unit's legacy was popularized by the semi-autobiographical film written and directed by , himself a veteran of the division. It's a 🐦, it's a 🛩, it's a
: While the original theatrical release was heavily edited, a "Reconstruction" version was later released to more closely align with Fuller's epic vision. Modern Traditions at Fort Riley : While the original theatrical release was heavily
: Formed in 1917 during World War I as the First Expeditionary Division.
: "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!". The Film: "The Big Red One" (1980)
The division remains active today, headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas , where it maintains several storied traditions: