US Armored Divisions - origins, development and deployment (1917-1945)
Vložit
- čas přidán 1. 07. 2019
- The US armored divisions developed from battalions to divisions in a rapid speed in 1940 after the German successes in Poland and Western Europe. During the war the American armored force expanded rapidly until sixteen divisions which were only deployed on the Western Front.
#tanks
2nd Armored Division vet (1/66 armor, Iron Knights) here. Excellent video. A much more thorough overview than I ever received when I was on active duty.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My grandfather was apart of the 387th AAA AW Bn that was attached to the 5th AD for the war. From 1 Aug 44 till the end of the war in Europe.
Very good explanation of how the armored divisions were organized. My father was a tank crewman in 32nd regiment of 3AD. Came home after all five campaigns.
Isn't that the regiment Elvis served in during his time in Germany in the late 50s?
Dad was a 81mm mortar crew member in 7th AD.
Excellent video! I love the detial!
Excellent video. Great detail!
I thoroughly enjoyed the video, I myself am trying to get into developing videos on WW2 history focusing on organization and doctrine. I did have one thing to add to the video at 7:50. Only one of the Combat Commands would be commanded by a Brigadier General, it was the repurposing of the Assistant Divisional Commander billet found in Infantry Divisions. The other Combat Commands would be commanded by Colonels instead. I guess the Army was reluctant to have too many stars under one Division.
Thank you for your feedback! Appreciated. I wish you good luck with your channel. Just start slowly and develop your skills on the way.
Hi!
Rich Mintz here, Founder & Admin. of Facebook's 20th Armored Division in World War II Group. I trust this finds you well :)
Note that the 20th Armored (and the 13th) returned to the US simultaneously, both to train at Camp Cooke, CA for the then-planned Invasion of Japan.
Hi, I am on your page on FB. Thank you for reacting on my video. Thank you for this addition, I did not know that. Eventually I will make videos on the disposition of American troops in the Pacific, because that is very interesting.
sorry but blue color is for infantry no ?
Yellow for cavalery
Red for artilery
You are correct, my bad. I will correct it in another video.