Dragon Model 3312 1/35 U.S. 1st CAVALRY

Dragon Model 3312 1/35 U.S. 1st CAVALRY

American 1st Cavalry Division, commonly known as " First Team ”Was formed in 1921 from the already existing cavalry units of the US Army. In 1943 it was transformed into an infantry division, although it retained its traditions and unusual organizational structure. During World War II, the division served in the Far East, fighting in New Guinea and the Philippines. After 1945, she ended up in Japan as part of the occupation forces. It also took an intensive part in the Korean War (1950-1953). In the 1960s, the division underwent a deep reorganization, as a result of which it became an aeromobile division, using mainly helicopters for its transport. It is worth adding that it was only in the division that the tactics of using such an innovative tactical unit were perfected and refined. It was also renamed the 1st Cavalry Division (Aeromobile). In 1965, the division was sent to Vietnam, where it remained as a whole tactical union until 1971, and partially - until 1972. In the course of this conflict, it suffered heavy losses - one of the largest among all American units involved in this war. After returning to the USA, in 1975 it was transformed into an armored-mechanized division, which it remains to this day. It took a marginal part in the First Gulf War (1990-1991). Instead, it took an active part in the stabilization activities in Afghanistan and Iraq after 2001.