Many Air Defense units today have a long history that runs deep with accolades and awards. One of these units is 3-4-ADAR. Third Battalion (Bn.) Fourth Air Defense Artillery Regiment (3-4 ADAR) is the most decorated Air Defense unit in the world. The Air Defense Branch is a relatively young branch by comparison. The ADA Branch originates from the Field Artillery Branch. AD did not become a branch of its own until technology advances made it necessary for a change. As plains started becoming a part of combat, the more need there was for AD. Our branch became its own, as air superiority became the deciding factor in winning wars.
3-4 ADAR origins of excellence begins with the War of 1812. Tensions were very high with the British due to several incidents with American merchant ships and the British naval fleet. The Americans were trading with the French during the napoleon wars. The British at the time was at war with the French. Therefore, the British set up blockades to prevent trade with the French. In an effort to gain more control over North America from the British, congress declared war on the British. Recognized at the time as a company in the Second Regiment of Artillery, 3-4 ADAR precursors assisted in the effort to get rid of the British presence in Canada and Louisiana. (GlobalSecurity.org) The exertion in Canada did not work the way America had planned. The British had been beaten and demoralized in Louisiana. Over 2,000 British redcoats killed in the Battle of New Orleans, with even more British wounded or captured by the end of the battle. In comparison, the Americans had merely eight killed and 13 wounded. (Gateway New Orleans)
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...fense units in the branch. There can only be one most decorated unit in the branch. You can see looking at 3-4 ADAR history is why it is the one for AIR DEFENSE ARTILLIARY branch.
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