{"product_id":"1st-infantry-division-big-red-one-ian-westwell-spearhead-softcover","title":"1st Infantry Division - Big Red One - Ian Westwell - Spearhead - Softcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army, the 1st Infantry Division, called the \"Big Red One\" because of the red numeral \"1\" on the uniform shoulder patch, was the first regular army division organized in June 1917 to fight in France with the Allied armies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Red One was redesignated on 15 May 1942 as an infantry division of nearly 15,000 men. It was selected for participation in Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa, landing in Algeria on 8 November 1942. It then fought through Sicily, leaving the theatre to train for the invasion. It was part of the forces that landed on D-Day and then fought with distinction through Europe. 1st Infantry Division's battle honors are Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, the Bulge, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. There is some minor shelf wear. As usual, photos are of the item that you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52328911274215,"sku":"TWLMB013","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/PXL_20250711_040718916_8f470a8b-8b8c-4158-bef2-b12f4ff420ac.jpg?v=1784269717","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/1st-infantry-division-big-red-one-ian-westwell-spearhead-softcover","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}