LARGEST -- Military Training Ground - Chiriaco Summit, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 39.696 W 115° 43.353
11S E 618439 N 3725367
The former site of the largest military training ground ever to exist in Chiriaco Summit, California.
Waymark Code: WM1515K
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2021
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The plaque says, "The D.T.C. was established by Major General George S. Patton, Jr., in response to a need to train American combat troops for battle in North Africa during World War II. The camp, which began operation in 1942, covered 18,000 square miles. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. Over one million men were trained at the eleven sub-camps (seven in California)."
Type of documentation of superlative status: Plaque
Location of coordinates: Plaque
Web Site: Not listed
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