The 66th Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army during World War II. The division was activated on April 15, 1943, and was primarily composed of soldiers from the New England area. The division trained in the United States and then was deployed to England in August 1944 for further training in preparation for combat in Europe.
The 66th Infantry Division saw action in the European Theatre of Operations, specifically in Germany. The division helped to liberate the German cities of Saarlautern and Saarbrucken, and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The division also participated in the crossing of the Rhine River and saw action in the Ruhr Pocket campaign.
During its time in combat, the 66th Infantry Division suffered a total of 12,000 casualties, including 2,000 killed in action. The division was deactivated in November 1945, after the end of World War II.
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