The Big Red One -

: Formed in 1917 during World War I as the First Expeditionary Division.

: Fuller famously described the film's intent with the opening text: "This is fictional life, based on factual death". The Big Red One

: "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!". The Film: "The Big Red One" (1980) : Formed in 1917 during World War I

: The film follows a sergeant and four "wetnoses" (infantrymen) as they survive various campaigns across North Africa and Europe. it's a 🛩

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The unit's legacy was popularized by the semi-autobiographical film written and directed by , himself a veteran of the division.