Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1941-1945
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| gptkbp:battle_honors |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:branch |
gptkb:Cavalry
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany gptkb:Italy gptkb:North_Africa |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
gptkb:M4_Sherman_tank
gptkb:M1911_pistol gptkb:M1_Garand_rifle M3 Stuart tank |
| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Fort_Knox
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Fort_Riley
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
41st Cavalry Division
|
| gptkbp:insignia |
Cavalry crest
|
| gptkbp:motto |
Cavalrymen Lead the Way
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Thunderbirds
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Major_General_John_A._Mc_Auliffe
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:role |
reconnaissance
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:41st_Infantry_Division
|
| gptkbp:unit_history |
activated in 1941
conducted reconnaissance missions deactivated in 1945 engaged in urban warfare participated in D-Day trained in armored warfare adapted to changing warfare tactics transitioned to peacetime operations operated in harsh conditions awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded Presidential Unit Citation restructured after World War II served in European Theater integrated with Allied forces conducted post-war occupation duties coordinated with artillery units crossed the Rhine River employed air support engaged in Battle of the Bulge involved in rebuilding efforts in Europe liberated concentration camps maintained high mobility provided intelligence reports received multiple campaign streamers supported infantry divisions utilized mechanized infantry tactics |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:5th_Cavalry_Division
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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