38th Infantry Regiment repelled the German attack near Mézy, France, across the Marne River in July 1918. This defense checked the Germans' assault and made an Allied offensive possible, thus …

Dec 5, 2023 · As a result of their heroics during this battle, 3rd ID troops came to be known as the “Rock of the Marne” and their motto “Nous Resterons Là” (We Shall Remain Here) was cemented.

On 10 July 1943, the Division made an assault landing on Sicily, fought its way into Palermo before the armor could get there, and raced on to capture Messina, thus ending the Sicilian campaign. Nine …

Following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, more than 6,000 Marne men and women deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm as part of the Allied Coalition.

The division earned the designation “Rock of the Marne” at the Marne River near Chateau-Thierry on July 15, 1918. When flanking units retreated, then Division Commander, Major General Joseph …

Oct 19, 2022 · The shape of his defense and the stubbornness with which he held it earned McAlexander and the rest of the regiment an enduring nickname – the Rock of the Marne. The …

Nov 17, 2021 · The 3rd Infantry Division is Also Known as “The Rock of the Marne” After being activated for World War I the 3rd Infantry Division, which was known as the “3rd Division” at the time, found …

On July 15, 1918, the 3rd Division distinguished itself defending the Marne River at Chateau-Thierry, forty-five miles northeast of Paris, earning it the proud nickname, "Rock of the Marne."

Although fighting on three sides, the riflemen and machine gunners of the 38th Infantry held their ground, earning the sobriquet "Rock of the Marne." The 3rd Infantry Division is still known by that …

The United States 3rd Infantry Division would earn the nickname “Rock of the Marne” for continuing to hold the line and even counterattacking the overwhelming and advancing German forces. The …