U.S. 3rd Armored Division - a 4-minute history

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Happy 81st Birthday, Old Ironsides! The 1st Armored Division began as an expanded and reorganized version of the 7th Cavalry Brigade, activated at Fort Knox, KY on July 15, 1940, under the command of Major General Bruce Magruder. In 1941, 1AD celebrated its first birthday. Since then, #IronSoldiers have defended the world in Africa and Italy during World War II, earned its nickname as #AmericasTankDivision in the Persian Gulf War as the leading armored force of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STO

In October 2021, Walter Stitt, who served as a tank loader with the Spearhead, 3rd Armored Division, sat down to talk about his experiences in World War II. As we near the anniversary of D-Day on June 6, we wanted to share a few clips from the interview. We will be streaming the full interview at 7pm on Wednesday, June 8. Content warning: Walter shares real and raw stories of his war experience, sometimes discussing death and intense situations. | Clark County Historical Society at the Heritage

1.1K views | In October 2021, Walter Stitt, who served as a tank...