The Ghosts of Patton's Third Army.
WW II European battle honors:
Normandy -
Northern France -
Rhineland -
Ardennes -
Central Europe
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Album: Reactivation
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Album: England
England was the first stop on the road to war for the Second Cavalry Group. CLICK ALBUM TO OPEN. CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE. ALL MAPS AND MOST PICTURES CAN BE ENLARGED TWICE, TO SHOW GREAT DETAIL.

Album: Normandy
Europe at last. The Group arrives on Utah Beach 20 July 1944, minus A and B Troops, 42d Squadron, their landing being delayed until 22 July by a storm.
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Album: Map overlay I - IV
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Album: Northern France
The Allies have broken through the German defenses in Northern France and have the enemy on the run. It's becoming a fast moving war, perfect for the Cavalry. The Group is attached to Patton's Third Army. It's going to get bloody. CLICK ALBUM TO OPEN. CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE. ALL MAPS AND MOST PICTURES CAN BE ENLARGED TWICE, TO SHOW GREAT DETAIL.

Album: Map overlay V - VII
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Album: Rhineland
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Album: The Ardennes
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