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V CORPS HISTORY

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V Corps, known as the “Victory Corps,” was first activated in France in 1918 and fought in major World War I offensives before being demobilized and later reactivated for World War II, where it led the assault on Omaha Beach, captured Cherbourg, and advanced into Germany. During the Cold War, it was headquartered in Frankfurt and served as a key NATO formation responsible for defending the Fulda Gap. After playing a major role in peacekeeping operations in the Balkans during the 1990s, V Corps commanded the main ground invasion during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and later managed stabilization efforts in Iraq. Inactivated in 2013 and reactivated in 2020 at Fort Knox with a forward command post in Poland, V Corps today oversees U.S. Army operations in Europe, leads multinational training and deterrence missions, and remains a central element of NATO’s readiness and forward presence.
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The History of U.S. Army V Corps
U.S. Army V Corps
June 15, 2026 | 6:18
A historical video highlighting the legacy of V Corps from its activation during World War I to its present-day mission in Europe. The video traces the corps contributions during major conflicts including World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, before transitioning to its current role as the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed corps in Europe. Through archival imagery, historical footage, and modern operations, the video showcases more than a century of service, leadership, and commitment to defending U.S. interests alongside NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Brandon Vasquez)
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