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Football vs. 82nd Airborne Division

10-06-Football vs. 82d Airborne Division

On this day in 1945, the Old Guard “Cockades” played the 82nd Airborne Division “All-Americans” in Berlin, Germany’s Olympic Stadium, as part of the Seventh Army Football League in post-World War II occupied Germany. The “Cockades” came away with a victory, outscoring the 82nd Airborne Division, 21-6. NOLI ME TANGERE!

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Football vs. 78th Infantry Division

09-29-Football vs. 78th Infantry Division

On this day in 1945, the Old Guard “Cockades” took on the 78th Infantry Division “Lightning Bolts” in Darmstadt, Germany as part of the Seventh Army Football League in post-World War II occupied Germany. The “Cockades” came away with a victory, outscoring the 78th Infantry Division, 35-0. NOLI ME TANGERE!