U. S. Army's 2nd Armored Division

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1940-1991
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Army
gptkbp:colors gptkb:Black_and_Gold
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:U._S._Army_Forces_Command
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1991
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Just_Cause
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:World_War_II_European_Theater
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:M1_Abrams_tank
gptkb:M2_Bradley_IFV
gptkb:M113_armored_personnel_carrier
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Hood
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
gptkbp:history Established in 1940
Fought in the Battle of the Bulge
Participated in D-Day landings
Participated in humanitarian missions
Engaged in counterinsurgency operations
Provided support during natural disasters
Involved in training exercises
Engaged in joint exercises with allies
Maintained a high operational tempo
Participated in peacekeeping operations
Contributed to military readiness
Maintained a legacy of excellence
Conducted training for foreign militaries
Deployed to Bosnia
Deployed to Kosovo
Engaged in operations in the Middle East
Participated in military exercises in Europe
Served in NATO missions
Supported U. S. military strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U. S. Army's 2nd Armored Division
gptkbp:motto Second to None
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Hell_on_Wheels
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_William_H._Simpson
gptkb:General_John_W._Vessey_Jr.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:reconstituted gptkb:1995
gptkbp:size gptkb:Division
gptkbp:symbol Division insignia
gptkbp:type gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_George_S._Patton_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5