US First Infantry Division (Part IV): 1ID in the UK Before D-Day

Returning to talk more US First Infantry Division history is retired US Army Colonel Greg Fontenot, author of No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II. In last year's 1943 series, COL Fontenot talked about the history if 1ID and their experiences in the North Africa and Sicily Campaigns before they were given orders to the UK. In this episode, COL Fontenot continues the story of the First Division, telling of their time in England preparing for D-Day, including the integration of replacements and dispelling some common myths. Links No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)