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The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II. generalpattonmuseum.org

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Come Join Us This Veterans Day!!!

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Welcome to the General Patton Memorial Museum, located in Chiriaco Summit, CA. Immerse yourself in our diverse range of exhibitions, each offering a unique glimpse into military history and the legacy of General George S. Patton.

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October 18th, 1944

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What happened on this day in WW2? October 18th: In 1944, Hitler activates Volkssturm, a militia of all able-bodied males 13-60 years old. Soviets enter Czechoslovakia through Carpathian passes but pause to let Germans crush Slovakian mountain uprising.

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Situated in the picturesque desert landscape of Chiriaco Summit, CA, the General Patton Memorial Museum offers a captivating journey through the life and legacy of General George S. Patton Jr., the Desert Training Center and World War II.

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Photo of President Roosevelt reviewing American troops with General Patton in Casablanca, Morocco in 1943.

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Photo of Major General George S. Patton, Jr., Commander of U.S. Forces in French Morocco in 1943, compares notes at Camp Anfa, near Casablanca, with Vice Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten of Great Britain, Chief of Combined Operations.

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Rare photograph of General George Patton in military uniform, signed by him, “G S Patton Jr.” From the collection of Colonel Nicholas Campanole, Patton’s Assistant Chief of Staff.

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October 17th, 1944

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What happened on this day in WW2? October 17th: In 1941, in Convoy SC-48 off Iceland, German U-boat U-568 torpedoes and damages destroyer USS Kearny; first US casualties of the war—11 killed, 22 wounded. U-boats sink seven other ships in Convoy SC-48.

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The cement was still drying when the ribbon was cut for the November 11, 1988, grand opening. It was General Patton's 103rd Birthday, and the General Patton Memorial Museum had its first Veteran's Day Celebration, attended by more than 5000 guests. Come join us this November 11th!!!

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The mission of the General Patton Memorial Museum is to promote peace by honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans while educating the public on the legacy of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center, & World War II.
"Preserving the Peace Through Lessons of the Past"

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There’s good a reason why Patton is one of the most quoted military leaders in history, he not only talked the talk but he walked it. Undoubtedly, no matter the circumstances, Patton would rise to the occasion.

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Regarded as having one of the greatest military minds in history, few names encapsulate the nation’s strength and prowess like General George S. Patton. Patton is best known for his leadership and tactics used during World War 1 & 2.

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“The soldier is the army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country”
– George S. Patton

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October 16th, 1944

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What happened on this day in WW2? October 16th: In 1942, USS Thresher lays mines in the approaches to Bangkok, Thailand, in the first US Navy submarine mine plant of WWII.

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Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II. The General Patton Memorial Museum, is located at Chiriaco Summit, CA.