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The 5th Armored Division (" Victory " [1]) was an armored formation of the United States Army active from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1956. History. Memorial to the 5th Armored Division in Bertrange, Luxembourg. The 5th Armored "Victory" Division was activated on 10 October 1941, and reached the United Kingdom in February 1944. Combat chronicle.
5th ARMORED DIVISION. "Victory". The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the Armored Force symbolize integrity and esprite. It is an interlocked...
Welcome to. 5AD Online! This is a virtual site for and about the members of the 5th Armored Division Association. It is designed to chronicle the heroic exploits of the men and the organization known as the "Victory Division". It also offers resources for contemporary problems and topics.
5th Armored Division. Three years before it plunged into the battle for the liberation of Europe the 5th Armored Division officially adopted the nickname, “Victory” Division. It was a wise choice, because when V-E Day came, the 5th Armored, after almost a year of bitter fighting, was the nearest American outfit to Berlin.
5th Armored DIVISION - Victory. Activated 01 Oct 1941 • Entered Combat 2 Aug 1944 at Normandy • Days of Combat 161 • Casualties 3,075. Commanding General. Maj. Gen. Jack W. Heard (Oct 41 - Feb 43) Maj. Gen. Lunsford E. Oliver (Mar 43 - Jun 45) Brig. Gen. Morrill Ross (Jun 45 - Sep 45) Campaigns. Normandy (6 Jun 44 - 24 Jul 44)
