General George S. Patton chose a large part of the Mojave Desert to train troops and ready them for eventual combat in Africa. More than one million soldiers trained here between 1942 and 1943.
Here's a few pictures of the area. Enjoy!
General George S. Patton chose a large part of the Mojave Desert to train troops and ready them for eventual combat in Africa. More than one million soldiers trained here between 1942 and 1943.
Here's a few pictures of the area. Enjoy!