The 83rd Infantry Division ("Thunderbolt" [1]) was a formation of the United States Army in World War I and World War II.

The 83rd had three infantry regiments, the 329th, the 330th, and the 331st. They spent 244 days in combat and suffered 23980 casualties, 15248 of which were combat casualties. Overall, the division had 170.2 percent replacements.

Operating in the Loire Valley from August 22 to September 20 the 83d covered a 200-mile line from St. Nazaire to Auxerre, made a junction with the Seventh Army, and delivered its celebrated haul of 20,000 Supermen to the Allies.

This page shows the three Infantry Regiments and their position on the map according to the morning reports today, but then in 1944 or 1945. The table below the map contains the stations (locations) and record of events.

Dec 18, 2024 · 83rd Infantry Division Campaigns during World War II. The 83rd Infantry Division was first activated in the fall of 1917, several months after the United States entered World War I. It was deployed to France in 1918.

After training in Wales, the Division landed at Omaha Beach, 18 June 1944, and entered the hedgerow struggle south of Carentan, 27 June. Taking the offensive, the 83d reached the St. Lo-Periers Road, 25 July, and advanced 8 miles against strong opposition as the Normandy campaign ended.

The attack moved along very well until they reached the first phase line where enemy resistance stiffened and held. Here the Co received heavy fire and two counter attacks which were halted through good control.

Taking Remich on the 28th and patrolling defensively along the Moselle, the 83d resisted counterattacks and advanced to Siegfried Line defenses across the Sauer after capturing Grevenmacher and Echternach, 7 October.

A History of the 83rd Infantry Division 1942-1945" This is the official history of the 83rd Division, edited and published by the 83rd Division I & E Section, with narrative written by Sgt. Ernie Hayhow. Includes campaign maps and some photographs.

The 83d Infantry Division arrived in England on 16 April 1944. After training in Wales, the division landed at Omaha Beach, 18 June 1944, and entered the hedgerow struggle south of Carentan, 27 June. Taking the offensive, the 83d reached the St. Lo-Periers Road, 25 July, and advanced 8 miles against strong opposition as the Normandy campaign ended.