History
The 9th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Old Reliables") is an inactive infantry division of the United States Army. It was formed as the 9th Division during World War I, but never deployed overseas. In later years it was an important unit of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Vietnam War.
The 9th Infantry Division was among the first U.S. combat units to engage in offensive ground operations during World War II. The 9th saw its first combat on 8 November 1942, when its elements landed at Algiers, Safi, and Port Lyautey, with the taking of Safi by the 3rd Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment standing as the first liberation of a city from Axis control in World War II.
The 9th Infantry Division was among the first U.S. combat units to engage in offensive ground operations during World War II. The 9th saw its first combat on 8 November 1942, when its elements landed at Algiers, Safi, and Port Lyautey, with the taking of Safi by the 3rd Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment standing as the first liberation of a city from Axis control in World War II.
Featured Missions
| Campaign | Mission |
|---|---|
| Tunisia : Southern Operations | Turned Tides: El Guettar |