The 83rd Infantry Division was reactivated on August 15, 1942
It starts are training at Camp Atterbury in Indiana.
In July and August 43 despite his recent creation, it shows an aggressiveness and professionalism during maneuvers with the 2nd Army On April 44, she left the United States to England.
To continue his training in Wales.
The 83nd landed on Omaha Beach June 18, 1944.
Eight days later, it progresses toward Carentan to identify the units of 101st Airborne Division. On July 4, she was hired to Périers first goal Sainteny.
It will lose more than 10% of its workforce.
They will Sainteny 9 July 44. Division participate in Operation Cobra, then toward Brittany in August Simon will die by fighting in the St Malo.