As the mechanized German Army swept through Europe in the early years of World War II, American military brass recognized the need to develop a strong armored force.
In 1940, the former 7th Cavalry Brigade was reorganized and activated as the 1st Armored Division.
For the next two years, as engineers and factories rushed to design and manufacture new tanks, the men of the 1st Armored trained at Fort Knox, Kentucky (also home to the famous gold depository)
An M4 tank.
M4 tank wth crew
Infantryman with M1 Garand
M3 light Stuart tank
M3 crew aims small arms
Infantryman aiming MI from Half-track
Tank commanders
M3 with full view
tank infantryman with Browning machine gun
tanks light
Driver peeks out from light tank
Mechanic works on troop transport vehicle
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