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42-й бронетанковый полк был сформирован 15 августа 1942 г. в Кемп-Полке, шт. Луизиана (Camp Polk, Louisiana). 53 офицера и 382 солдата из состава 32-го бронетанкового полка 3-й бронетанковой дивизии и 36-го бронетанкового полка 8-й бронетанковой дивизииприбыли в Кемп-Полк в период с 22 июля по август 1942 г.
Вместе с 42-м бронетанковым полком включен в состав 11-й бронетанквой дивизии.
В 1943 г. 41-й бронетанковый полк был расформирован
1-й танковый батальон был преобразован в 778-й танковый батальон.
During October 1942, the Regiment began to receive its filler replacements direct from induction centers. The last of them arrived on 5 December 1942, at which time the Regiment launched a rigorous basic training program of 13 weeks duration.
With the completion, on 13 March 1943, of its Fourth Phase of training the Regiment immediately began preparation for large-scale field maneuvers by participating in weekly divisional field exercises
From 23 June 1943 until 25 August 1943, the Regiment took part in Third Army Maneuvers which were conducted in Louisiana and Texas. During this period the men learned from arduous experience the technique of river crossings and operations in wooded and swampy land.
The Regiment bid adieu to Camp Polk (nil tears) on September 1, 1943 and moved on to Camp Barkeley, Texas.
While at Barkeley the 41st Tank Battalion came into existence. It was made up by the 2nd Battalion, plus Company At the 3rd Battalion, of the Regiment.
Major Wray F. Sagaser assumed command with Major Richard R. Seibel as Executive Officer.
20 сентября 1943 г. обращен на укомплектование 22-го, 41-го и 778-го танковых батальонов. А также взвода D 41-го бронекавалерийского эскадрона (41st Cavalry Recconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized)) |
