What in the world is the "Big Red One'" That's the name of endearment given to the US Army's 1st Infantry Division, which has historically been one of the country's most prolific and important fighting units. The "Fighting First" has been in existence since World War I. Needless to say, these guys have been around.Though you're playing only one character throughout the game, those events will take you to a variety of locations consistent with the 1st Infantry's involvement in World War II. Over the course of three years, you'll travel to the North African desert, a wintry European scenario, and the green lands of Italy, among others. You won't just be engaging in foxhole infantry fighting, though there will certainly be plenty of that.