General Patton Memorial Museum
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The General Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton near the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II. generalpattonmuseum.org
History buffs, veterans, and the curious alike can find something at the General Patton Memorial Museum. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
February 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
History buffs, veterans, and the curious alike can find something at the General Patton Memorial Museum. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
Discover the legendary M4 Sherman Tank, an iconic symbol of American military might during World War II and the Korean War.
February 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Discover the legendary M4 Sherman Tank, an iconic symbol of American military might during World War II and the Korean War.
Come visit our museum & explore military vehicles up close at the Matzner Tank Pavilion, generously sponsored by Mr. Harold Matzner. Don't miss the opportunity to climb inside the driver's compartment of an M-60 tank in our hands-on exhibit.
February 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Come visit our museum & explore military vehicles up close at the Matzner Tank Pavilion, generously sponsored by Mr. Harold Matzner. Don't miss the opportunity to climb inside the driver's compartment of an M-60 tank in our hands-on exhibit.
Portrait of US Army general George Patton (1885 - 1945) wearing a tanker's helmet and goggles, April 1943. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
February 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Portrait of US Army general George Patton (1885 - 1945) wearing a tanker's helmet and goggles, April 1943. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) holds binoculars as he stands next to a tank during training maneuvers, 1940s. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
February 19, 2026 at 1:29 AM
General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) holds binoculars as he stands next to a tank during training maneuvers, 1940s. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
5/5/1942- Major General George S. Patton, Jr., commanding officer of First Armored corps, is shown watching, with binoculars, M3 fight tanks on maneuvers.
February 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
5/5/1942- Major General George S. Patton, Jr., commanding officer of First Armored corps, is shown watching, with binoculars, M3 fight tanks on maneuvers.
Veteran of the Day: George W. Cathey, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
February 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Veteran of the Day: George W. Cathey, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
February 18th, 1942
February 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
February 18th, 1942
What happened on this day in WW2? February 18th: In 1941, South African forces captured the Italian fort at Mega, Ethiopia. First Australian troops arrive in Singapore. The German 5th Light Division was formally established, which would soon become part of Rommel's Afrika Korps.
February 19, 2026 at 1:27 AM
What happened on this day in WW2? February 18th: In 1941, South African forces captured the Italian fort at Mega, Ethiopia. First Australian troops arrive in Singapore. The German 5th Light Division was formally established, which would soon become part of Rommel's Afrika Korps.
Situated in the picturesque desert landscape of Chiriaco Summit, CA, our museum offers a captivating journey through the life and legacy of General George S. Patton Jr., the Desert Training Center and World War II. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Situated in the picturesque desert landscape of Chiriaco Summit, CA, our museum offers a captivating journey through the life and legacy of General George S. Patton Jr., the Desert Training Center and World War II. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
General George S. Patton, Jr., commanding general, US Third Army, smartly skippers a motor launch, captured by the 3rd Cavalry Group, on Lake Attersee, Salzburg area, Austria, May 19, 1945. (Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images)
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
General George S. Patton, Jr., commanding general, US Third Army, smartly skippers a motor launch, captured by the 3rd Cavalry Group, on Lake Attersee, Salzburg area, Austria, May 19, 1945. (Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images)
American military commander Lieutenant General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) (right) and an unidentified soldier inspect a forward position through pairs of binoculars, France, October 8, 1944. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
American military commander Lieutenant General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) (right) and an unidentified soldier inspect a forward position through pairs of binoculars, France, October 8, 1944. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
Portrait of American military commander Major General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) as he stands on the deck of the USS Augusta enroute to North Africa, October 1942. Additional convoy ships are visible on the horizon. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Portrait of American military commander Major General George S. Patton (1885 - 1945) as he stands on the deck of the USS Augusta enroute to North Africa, October 1942. Additional convoy ships are visible on the horizon. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
Veteran of the Day: James H. Crowell, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2
February 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Veteran of the Day: James H. Crowell, U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2
February 17th, 1942
February 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
February 17th, 1942
What happened on this day in WW2? February 17th: In 1944, US Navy carriers strike Japanese base at Truk in the Pacific, sinking 37 ships, shooting down 121 Japanese fighter planes (the highest one-day total in the Pacific war to date), and destroying 150 Japanese planes on the ground.
February 18, 2026 at 1:20 AM
What happened on this day in WW2? February 17th: In 1944, US Navy carriers strike Japanese base at Truk in the Pacific, sinking 37 ships, shooting down 121 Japanese fighter planes (the highest one-day total in the Pacific war to date), and destroying 150 Japanese planes on the ground.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.” – General George S. Patton
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.” – General George S. Patton
February 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II. www.generalpattonmuseum.org
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.” – General George S. Patton
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.” – General George S. Patton
General Patton and Prime Minister Churchill in January 1943.
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
General Patton and Prime Minister Churchill in January 1943.
General Patton rallying the troops of the 4th Division in May 1941.
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
General Patton rallying the troops of the 4th Division in May 1941.
General Patton with General Crittenden during Tennessee Maneuvers in June 1941.
February 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
General Patton with General Crittenden during Tennessee Maneuvers in June 1941.
Veteran of the Day: Calvin W. Enos, U.S. Navy, World War 2.
February 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Veteran of the Day: Calvin W. Enos, U.S. Navy, World War 2.
February 16th, 1942
February 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
February 16th, 1942