Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor cavalry photographs, [187-̲195]̲.

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Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor cavalry photographs, [187-̲195]̲.

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This collection of original and copied photographs illustrates the role played by the cavalry, armored corps, and artillery in the history of the United States Army from the Indian wars through the post World War Ii era. Specific subjects include the cavalry, Indian wars, mounted horse troops, General George Armstrong Custer, the campaign against Pancho Villa, the mechanized cavalry, and the armored corps. There are photographs of various armored vehicles and weapons including American, Italian, and Japanese tanks; British, French, German, and Soviet armor; armored cars; trucks; aircraft; and artillery. Photographs of Fort Knox show its early development, everyday life, officers and the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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