Description: From a soldier's 1935 thru 1940's WWII photo Album. He was with the US Army 13th Cavalry / 13th Armored. Photos have album residue on back. Info from the web on the 13th Cav/ 13th Armored:The 13th Cav was re-designated the 13th Armored Regiment (Light) on July 15, 1940 and attached to the 1st Armored Division at Ft. Knox. It participated in several maneuvers in the summer and fall of 1941 and returned to Ft. Knox and re-designated the 13th Armored Regiment on December 7, 1941. The 13th conducted further training at Ft. Knox, then, under the command of Col. Paul Robinett, moved with the rest of 1st Armored Division to Ft. Dix, NJ, arriving April 10, 1942. The 13th left the port of New York for Europe on May 13, 1942, arriving in Northern Ireland June 11, that year. Further training was conducted with the M3 Stuart light and the M3 Grant medium tanks. The 1st and 2nd Battalions of 13th Armored participated in Operation Torch in North Africa November 8, 1942 as a part of CCB, 1st Armored Division. The units came ashore west of Oran, Algeria and meeting only light resistance from Vichy French forces, occupied Oran two days later. Other units of the 13th arrived in North Africa December 21st. 13th Armored, under the command of Col. Clarence E. Benson, moved east into Tunisia where it had its first encounter with German forces. The Allies defeated the Axis forces which surrendered in Tunisia May 13, 1943. However, 13th Armored suffered heavy losses at Sbeitlia, Kasserine Pass at the hands of battle hardened Afrika Korps troops. The regiment's light and medium tanks including the M4 Sherman proved inferior to the German MK IV and MK VI tanks. SEE Size in condition box above.. Visit both of my stores : montanagifts & montanagifts2 Buyer pays shipping but no extra charge for more photos but YOU MUST PAY ON ONE INVOICE & PAYPAL PAYMENT. Wait to Pay until done bidding & buying. Up to a week is fine to combine shipping Buy it NOW items.... USE THE ADD to CART below the Buy it Now button. When done buying click on the Cart and Check out and pay.Buyers IF it does not combine shipping correct, email for an invoice before paying... 24/4/rfusa11hi
Price: 3.99 USD
Location: Alberton, Montana
End Time: 2024-08-29T16:28:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
