The monument titled "World War II" is dedicated to the Timberwolves and their units in the 104th Infantry Division, who played a critical role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II. It honors the 1,473 soldiers who were killed in action, along with 51 non-battle deaths and 19 missing in action, acknowledging their sacrifices for freedom. The division comprised several key units, including infantry regiments, artillery, medical, and engineering battalions, among others.

The Timberwolves trained at Camp Adair, Oregon, starting in September 1942, and underwent rigorous preparation across various U.S. locations before departing for Europe in August 1944. They were renowned for their resilience, famously adopting the motto "Nothing in hell can stop The Timberwolves."

Upon arriving in France in September 1944, the division initially focused on safeguarding supply lines in Normandy and soon engaged in significant combat operations. They fought in Belgium alongside the 1st Canadian Army and succeeded in clearing the Maas Waal Estuary to ease Allied logistics. The division then participated in heavy fighting across Germany, earning a reputation as skilled night fighters.

During the Ardennes offensive in December 1944, the Timberwolves held defensive positions along the Roer River. They later spearheaded the offensive toward the Rhine, capturing 350,000 German POWs and liberating two concentration camps at Nordhausen in April 1945. After liberating German cities such as Halle and Bitterfeld, they eventually met with Russian forces, signaling the end of their major combat operations.

The division was prepared for a potential invasion of Japan but was deactivated in December 1945 following Japan's surrender. Throughout 195 days of continuous combat in Europe, the 104th Infantry Division participated in major campaigns across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. They earned numerous awards for bravery, including two Medals of Honor and 23 Distinguished Service Crosses, and successfully liberated around 8,000 square miles of enemy territory while capturing and killing substantial numbers of enemy forces.