: While the original theatrical release was heavily edited, a "Reconstruction" version was later released to more closely align with Fuller's epic vision. Modern Traditions at Fort Riley
: Fuller famously described the film's intent with the opening text: "This is fictional life, based on factual death". The Big Red One
: The division achieved the first American victory of WWI at the Battle of Cantigny . During WWII, they were the first ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day and played critical roles in North Africa and Sicily. : While the original theatrical release was heavily
