IV Corps (United States)

The IV Corps was a corps of the United States Army that served in both World War I and World War II.

World War I:

Activated in 1918, IV Corps was part of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France during World War I. It saw action in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Major General Charles H. Muir commanded the Corps during its brief period of combat. Following the Armistice, the Corps participated in occupation duties before being deactivated.

World War II:

Reactivated in 1943, IV Corps saw extensive action in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Under the command of Major General Gilbert R. Cook and later, primarily, Major General Manton S. Eddy, the Corps landed in Southern France as part of Operation Dragoon in August 1944. It fought its way north through France, participating in battles such as the Battle of the Bulge (specifically the southern shoulder of the battle) and the advance into Germany. IV Corps was instrumental in capturing Nuremberg and Munich. The Corps' units included, at various times, the 3rd Infantry Division, 42nd Infantry Division, 44th Infantry Division, 45th Infantry Division, 103rd Infantry Division, and the 10th Armored Division, among others. IV Corps was deactivated after the war in Europe ended.

Post-War:

IV Corps was briefly reactivated in the United States after World War II for training purposes before being deactivated again. It has not been active since.