Patch: 3rd Infantry Division grey | black

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One of the most successful divisions in American history, the "Rock of the Marne" Division was formed in 1917. As part of the American Expeditionary Force, it took part in the fighting of World War I in France. It distinguished itself primarily by its unwavering defense of the Marne River line, where it earned its nickname as one of the few divisions to participate in operations on all fronts of the European-African theater of World War II. In 1942, the division landed in Morocco, in 1943 in Sicily, and later in Italy In August 1944, it took part in Operation "Dragoon"-the landing in southern France. From there it proceeded directly to the German border. She broke through the Siegfried Line, captured Nuremberg, Augsburg and Munich. The end of the war found it in Salzburg, Austria The division also distinguished itself during the Korean War (1950-53) From 1958-1996, the division was stationed in Bavaria, near the Czechoslovakian border In 1990, the division was deployed to fight in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. After September 11, 2001, it operated in Aghanistan and Pakistan In 2003, it formed the spearhead of coalition forces in the advance through Iraq to Baghdad. In May 2007, the 3rd Infantry Division began its third tour of occupation duty in Iraq The division's base is Fort Stewart, Georgia Dimensions: 57 x 57 mm