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Title: The 80th Infantry Division – “Blue Ridge Warriors” in WWII Description: Discover the remarkable story of the U.S. Army’s 80th Infantry Division—nicknamed the “Blue Ridge Division”—as they fought their way across Europe during World War II. From the beaches of Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge and the final push into Germany, the 80th played a vital role in liberating Europe from Nazi control. Join us as we explore the valour, sacrifice, and history of the 80th Infantry Division on the Blue Ridge path to victory. Origins and World War I Constitution & Formation: The 80th Infantry Division was organized in August 1917 at Camp Lee, Virginia as part of the U.S. Army’s expansion for World War I. Nickname: Known as the "Blue Ridge Division," its men were largely drawn from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia – the Blue Ridge Mountain region. WWI Service: Deployed to France in June 1918. Fought in the Somme Offensive, St. Mihiel Offensive, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Earned distinction for aggressive fighting in the final Allied push of the war. Demobilization: The division returned to the U.S. in 1919 and was demobilized at Camp Lee. --- World War II Reactivation: Reactivated 15 July 1942 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, under Major General Joseph D. Patch. Training: Conducted maneuvers in Tennessee and Desert Training in Arizona before sailing for Europe in July 1944. Combat in Europe Normandy Campaign: Landed at Utah Beach, Normandy on 5 August 1944, shortly after D-Day. Committed to combat on 8 August in the Mortain area. Breakout & Pursuit: Advanced rapidly across northern France in August 1944. Crossed the Seine River at Mantes-Gassicourt (19 August). Fought through the Moselle region and took part in the battle for Nancy. Lorraine & Saar Campaigns: Heavy fighting around Metz, securing crossings of the Moselle River. Engaged in the bitter winter battles in the Saar region late 1944. Battle of the Bulge: Rushed north in December 1944 to help blunt the German Ardennes Offensive. Fought in Luxembourg and Belgium, repelling German advances. Crossing the Rhine & Final Drive: Crossed the Rhine River (28 March 1945) near Mainz. Advanced through central Germany, capturing Kassel, Eisenach, Erfurt, and Weimar. Liberated the Buchenwald Concentration Camp (April 1945). Met Soviet forces near Chemnitz in May 1945. WWII Statistics Days in Combat: 277 Prisoners Captured: ~200,000 Casualties: Over 14,000 battle casualties, including 3,000+ killed. Honors: The division earned multiple unit citations; 2 soldiers received the Medal of Honor. --- Post-WWII and Cold War Deactivation: Inactivated in January 1946. Reserve Component: Reactivated as a U.S. Army Reserve division, with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. During the Cold War, it became a training division, preparing soldiers for service rather than frontline combat. --- Modern Era Today, the 80th Training Command (The Army School System) continues the Blue Ridge Division’s lineage. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, it oversees training across the Army Reserve, ensuring soldiers are prepared for deployment worldwide. --- Legacy The 80th Infantry Division is remembered for: Its relentless drive in WWII from Normandy to Germany. Helping liberate parts of Nazi-occupied Europe. Carrying the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains into battle. Continuing to serve as a vital training command for the modern U.S. Army. #WWII #80thInfantryDivision #MilitaryHistory #BattleoftheBulge #BlueRidgeDivision #USArmy #DDay #LiberationofEurope #lestweforget #history #militaryhistory #worldwar2 #80thinfantrydivision #usarmy #usa #europe #warineurope #ww2 #infantryplayer #WW2 #WorldWar2 #History #MilitaryHistory #WWII #WW2History #HistoryChannel #WarHistory #WW2Stories #HistoricalDocumentary #WW2Battles #WW2Soldiers #WW2Tanks #WW2Planes #WW2Navy #WW2Weapons #WW2Facts #WW2Europe #WW2Pacific #WW2Documentary #OnThisDay #DidYouKnow #MilitaryChannel #HistoryCommunity #EducationalVideo #HistoryBuff #WW2Content #ShermanTank #M4Sherman #ShermanFirefly #EasyEight #WW2Sherman #ShermanVsTiger #WW2Tanks #WW2Armour #WW2ArmoredVehicles #TankWarfare #ArmouredVehicles #TankBattles #ArmourHistory #WW2Mechanized #TigerTank #PantherTank #ChurchillTank #CromwellTank #T34Tank #KV1 #TankDestroyer #WW2History #MilitaryHistory #WWII #WarHistory #WW2Documentary #HistoryBuff #BattlefieldHistory