Fort Oglethorpe - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Fort Oglethorpe - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Fort Oglethorpe was a United States Army post in the US state of Georgia. It was established in a 1902 regulation, and received its first contingent in 1904. It served largely as a cavalry post for the 6th Cavalry. During World War I, Fort Oglethorpe housed 4,000 German prisoners of war and civilian detainees.Copeland, Susan, "Foreign Prisoners of War", The New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 28, 2011 During World War I and World War II, it served as an induction and processing center. During World War II, it was a major training center for the Women's Army Corps. Read more on Wikipedia
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