Papers, 1918-1944.

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Papers, 1918-1944.

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Spanning the years 1918-1944, George S. Patton Papers document activities of Patton and the 304th (1st) Tank Brigade during the First World War, and document the early development of tanks and tank warfare. Items include war diaries of the 345th (327th) Battalion and of the 304th Tank Brigade, which describe daily activities from August, 1918 to February, 1919. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive is documented through field orders, official operations reports, reports of officers in the 344th Battalion and transcripts of Army Liaison Office communications transmitted during the Offensive. An unpublished history of the 304th Brigade provides detailed background information. "Personal Experiences of Officers of the Tank Corps, American Expeditionary Forces" compiles experiences related by Patton, Brett and other Tank Corps officers in November and December, 1918. Patton Papers also contain rosters of the 304th, including lists of those killed in action. Several materials document the early development of tanks and tank warfare. Unpublished essays, manuscripts, reports and other materials dating from the immediate post-World War I period review the history of tanks during the war and examine successes and failures of their employment. George S. Patton Papers also contain 329 photographs, some newspapers, and thirty-six maps. The maps depict World War I theatres of combat. Most newspapers date from 1940 and 1941 and describe the development of the Armored Forces Division. The photographs date from 1918-1941. Generally, they relate to the history of tanks and mechanized, armored warfare. Other photographs depict Sereno Brett and fellow military officers, including General Adna R. Chaffee, commander of the Armored Division from 1940 until his death in August 1941. Eighteen aerial photographs depict the World War I combat theatres. One poster, dating from 1944, features an illustration of Patton, with the caption "General Patton says: 'Buy More Bonds!'"

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes): 329 photos, 36 maps.

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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