The Seventy-Fourth Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army that served during World War II. Activated in 1943, it was primarily involved in training and preparing soldiers for combat. The division did not see extensive action in the European theater but played a crucial role in supporting operations and maintaining troop readiness. After the war, the division was inactivated in 1946. It was later reactivated as a reserve unit, contributing to the Army's overall strength during the Cold War. The division's legacy continues through its association with the U.S. Army Reserve and its historical significance in military training.