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Camp Iron Mountain
A defunct WWII-era military training base in the Mojave Desert, previously used for U.S. troops' preparation before overseas deployment.
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When World War II began, General George Patton brought US Army troops out to the California deserts to train for the planned invasion of North Africa. The far-flung network of bases that trained tens of thousands of troops became known as the Desert Training Center. Here you can still visit the remnants of Camp Iron Mountain. Look for the chapel wall and Patton's flagpole, and listen for the sound of Willy's Jeeps, halftracks, and Sherman tanks. You're now exploring the Mojave Trails National Monument!
sunrunnermedia 3 years ago
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