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: Fuller famously described the film's intent with the opening text: "This is fictional life, based on factual death".
: The film follows a sergeant and four "wetnoses" (infantrymen) as they survive various campaigns across North Africa and Europe. The Big Red One
: "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!". The Film: "The Big Red One" (1980) : Fuller famously described the film's intent with
: While the original theatrical release was heavily edited, a "Reconstruction" version was later released to more closely align with Fuller's epic vision. Modern Traditions at Fort Riley No Sacrifice Too Great
The division remains active today, headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas , where it maintains several storied traditions:
: The division achieved the first American victory of WWI at the Battle of Cantigny . During WWII, they were the first ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day and played critical roles in North Africa and Sicily.
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