On June 26th, 1917:

The U.S. Army's first armored division was activated

On June 26, 1917, the United States Army formally activated its first armored division, the 1st Armored Division, during World War I. This marked a significant development in military strategy and vehicle warfare.

The 1st Armored Division was organized at Camp Sheridan in Alabama, and it played a vital role in American military history, providing essential training and testing for future armored warfare technologies and tactics.

Have you ever heard stories about armored divisions, and do they fascinate you?