History
The 77th Infantry Division was formed in 1917 as the United States began to send troops to Europe. Most of the men in the division were from the city of New York. Because they came from such a big city, they had many different backgrounds. This made them a very unique and strong team. They arrived in France and were soon sent to the toughest areas to fight. They were known for being very stubborn and refusing to give up even when they were low on supplies. They spent weeks fighting through thick forests where it was very easy to get lost. The soldiers showed great courage and helped push the enemy lines back toward Germany. Their actions in the Meuse-Argonne forest are still remembered today for the bravery of the men involved. After the war ended, the division returned home to a heroes' welcome. They were deactivated, but the history of their service lived on. They showed that citizens from all walks of life could come together to serve their country.
