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U.S. Army Infantry Divisions Trivia Quiz

U.S. Army Infantry Divisions have proud heritages. I will give you a clue about a division and you tell me which I am describing.

A multiple-choice quiz by top754. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
top754

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1794

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. If you were a member of the "Bloody Bucket" Division, what division are you in? Hint

29th I.D.

41st I.D.

35th I.D.

28th I.D.

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you served in the "Screaming Eagles", what Division did you serve in? Hint

82nd Abn Division

13th Abn Division

17th Abn Division

101st Abn Division

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you are in the "Big Red One" what Infantry Division are you in? Hint

41st I.D.

10th I.D.

1st I.D.

101st I.D.

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Question 4 of 10

4. The "Santa Fe" division was featured in the movie "Kelley's Heroes". The patch is a blue circle with a white wagon wheel in it. What Infantry Division is the "Santa Fe" Division? Hint

34th I.D.

45th I.D.

33rd I.D.

35th I.D.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Infantry Division did Audie Murphy serve in? Hint

24th I.D.

82nd Abn Division

3rd I.D.

101st Abn Division

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the movie "Platoon" Charlie Sheen and his comrades are members of what division in the Vietnam War? Hint

7th I.D.

4th I.D.

25th I.D.

9th I.D.

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Question 7 of 10

7. This division trained at Vail, Colorado before being committed in World War II. Hint

4th Infantry Division

75th Rangers

10th Mountain Division

82nd Abn Division

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Question 8 of 10

8. SGT Alvin York become a heroic figure in World War 1 when he single-handedly captured over one hundred German soldiers. In which division did he serve? Hint

2nd Infantry Division

1st Infantry Division

82nd Infantry Division

34th Infantry Division

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Question 9 of 10

9. The nickname for the 29th Infantry Division is what? Hint

The Blue and Gray Division

The Rainbow Division

The Red Bull Division

The Victory Division

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which division features an Indian head on its patch? Hint

2nd Infantry Division

5th Infantry Division

4th Infantry Division

6th Infantry Division

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If you were a member of the "Bloody Bucket" Division, what division are you in?

Answer: 28th I.D.

The 28th I.D. was given that nickname after taking high causalties in the autumn of 1944.

2. If you served in the "Screaming Eagles", what Division did you serve in?

Answer: 101st Abn Division

The "Screaming Eagles" of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are stationed in Fort Campbell, KY.

3. If you are in the "Big Red One" what Infantry Division are you in?

Answer: 1st I.D.

The 1st Infantry Division is called the "Big Red One" because of the Red Number One on their patch. Simple enough.

4. The "Santa Fe" division was featured in the movie "Kelley's Heroes". The patch is a blue circle with a white wagon wheel in it. What Infantry Division is the "Santa Fe" Division?

Answer: 35th I.D.

The 35th I.D. is a National Guard Division headquartered in Fort Leavenworth, KS.

5. What Infantry Division did Audie Murphy serve in?

Answer: 3rd I.D.

Audie Murphy was a member of the 3rd I.D. (dog faced soldiers). He starred as himself in the movie "To Hell and Back".

6. In the movie "Platoon" Charlie Sheen and his comrades are members of what division in the Vietnam War?

Answer: 25th I.D.

The 25th I.D. is known as "Tropic Lightning" because of the gold thunderbolt on their red patch. The 25th is headquartered at Schoffield Barracks, Hawaii.

7. This division trained at Vail, Colorado before being committed in World War II.

Answer: 10th Mountain Division

There is a statue commemorating this in village at the bottom of the slopes in Vail. The 10th Mountain Division is headquartered at Fort Drum, NY.

8. SGT Alvin York become a heroic figure in World War 1 when he single-handedly captured over one hundred German soldiers. In which division did he serve?

Answer: 82nd Infantry Division

SGT York served in the "All-American" 82nd I.D. before the division went airborne. The 82nd is headquartered at Fort Bragg, NC. The post can "brag" a fine museum featuring the 82nd Division.

9. The nickname for the 29th Infantry Division is what?

Answer: The Blue and Gray Division

The 29th Division was heavily involved at Omaha Beach and the push towards St Lo during World War 2.

10. Which division features an Indian head on its patch?

Answer: 2nd Infantry Division

The 2nd Infantry Division is stationed in Korea. The patch is a rather large one and you can always tell when a soldier just transfered from the 2nd I.D. to your unit. His or her BDUs show the tell-tale fading of the large patch.

Source: Author top754

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