California-Arizona Maneuver Area - Chiriaco Summit, CA
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N 33° 39.702 W 115° 43.362
11S E 618425 N 3725378
One of many historical markers in Chiriaco Summit, California.
Waymark Code: WM1515W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2021
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Training troops in desert warfare in preparation for Operation "Torch." The invasion of German held North Africa. The world's largest military installation, training 60 divisions and more than one million soldiers. 2012 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Cape Ann Chapter."
Group that erected the marker: 2012 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Cape Ann Chapter.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Chiriaco Summit, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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