Pine Camp Cantonment (1941)

In 1940, the U.S. Army selected Pine Camp as a divisional training facility and constructed a division cantonment intended to be temporary for the duration of the war only. Pine Camp expanded to 110,000 acres, and numerous local communities were purchased in their entirety to facilitate military training. During World War II, the 4th Armored Division became established at Pine Camp, while the 45th Infantry Division and 5th Armored Division trained there. Pine Camp also hosted training for various smaller units, including several Tank Destroyer organizations and the Secret 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, who practiced the art of deception on the battlefields of Europe and forced the German Army to chase a "Ghost Army."

Fort Drum, New York · United States