52nd Infantry Division

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Forces_in_Europe
gptkbp:active_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:U._S._Army_Reserve
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:campaigns Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace
gptkbp:challenges Faced logistical issues during deployment.
Overcame numerous obstacles in combat.
gptkbp:color Blue and Gold
gptkbp:command_structure Army Division
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General_John_H._Mc_Cauley
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:deployment Deployed to Europe.
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:M1_Garand
gptkbp:fighting_style Air support units
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Benning
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Camp_Shelby,_Mississippi
gptkb:Camp_Shelby
gptkbp:historical_event Maintained by the National Archives.
Activated in 1941, deactivated in 1945.
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant role in WWII.
gptkbp:historical_significance Participated in major WWII battles.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 52nd Infantry Division
gptkbp:insignia Distinctive unit insignia
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:52nd_Infantry_Regiment
Infantry, artillery, and support units.
Distinctive insignia.
Various military organizations.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Dedicated monuments
gptkbp:leadership Led by experienced commanders.
gptkbp:legacy Influenced modern infantry tactics.
Continues to inspire future soldiers.
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:52nd_Infantry_Division_Association
gptkbp:military_strategy Regular training drills.
gptkbp:motto Victory or Death
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_52nd
gptkbp:notable_battle Engaged in multiple campaigns.
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:D-Day_landings
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:None
gptkbp:publishes Newsletters and reports.
gptkbp:recognizes Recognized for valor.
gptkbp:reform 1950s
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:reunion Annual gatherings
Gatherings of veterans.
gptkbp:role Ground Combat
gptkbp:size Approximately 10,000 personnel
gptkbp:squadrons Collectible items from the division.
gptkbp:status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:successor Various National Guard units
gptkbp:supports Artillery and Engineers
Provided support to allied forces.
gptkbp:symbol Division insignia
gptkbp:tradition Ceremonial events
Annual commemorations.
gptkbp:training gptkb:Fort_Benning
Joint exercises with NATO
Rigorous training regimen.
Basic and advanced infantry training.
gptkbp:transportation Trucks and Jeeps
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:unit_history Documented in military archives.
Key events in its operational history.
Rich history in WWII.