Welcome to the Cyber Kaserne
Association of 3d Armored
Division Veterans
The 3d Armored Division
Born in 1941, the division earned through hard
fighting significant "firsts of its kind" honors in
Europe thus the name on the patch and the greeting of its
members. The last combat action of the Division was during the
1991 Gulf War. Prior to that, the division sat astride the
Fulda Gap in central Germany for 40 years as a major deterrent to
the massive Soviet and Warsaw Pact Armies arrayed against
her. She was deactivated in 1992 at Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt
Germany.
From 1941 until 1992, the men and women who wore
this patch caused peace to happen wherever they went. This
is their story...
SPEARHEAD!
"Rolling Thunder:
The True Story of The 3d Armored Division"
The History Channel has recently completed a project to
highlight the great history of the 3d Armored Division. The
resulting film has been broadcast several times on the History
Channel and will likely continue to appear on their broadcast
schedule. The film is stirring and should be viewed by everyone
with an interest in this great Division. You may also purchase
this production by going to the History Channel web site. The
link below will take you directly to the purchase page.
Rolling
Thunder: The True Story of The 3d Armored Division
Join the Association now...!
The Association of 3d Armored Division Veterans is looking for
all individuals who served in the 3d Armored Division during its 51 years of
service (1941-1992). Are you one of the great Spearhead soldiers? Well if you
are we are looking for you. The A3ADV is all about keeping the history and the
memories alive and well. But we cannot do this without your help, so take a
moment and join the Association of 3d Armored Division Veterans and help keep
the Greatest Armored Division in history alive.
SPEARHEAD!
Memberships in the
Association are available. Please use this link to
Join the
Association.
"The Tanks Are Coming!"
The first movie about 3d Armored Division's WWII
exploits was produced in 1951 and starred Harry Bellaver, Philip
Carey, Steve Cochran, and James Dobson. The movie portrayed
adventure and bravery under fire as a tank commander prepared and
then led his tank in the great battles of the Division.
This is one of the all time classic war movies. Recently
rediscovered, VCR copies are available at www.amazon.com. Indications are
that the movie is based somewhat on the incredible story of Staff
Sergeant (later Chief Warrant Officer) Lafayette Pool, "The
Texas Tanker", which is contained in our World War II
section.
"MR. BOB HOPE!"
On 02/22/99 our WWII Webmaster had a surprise in
his mailbox for you. Mr. Bob Hope responded to a request for him
to stop by the World War II section, look around and requested a
signed photograph addressed to the 3d Armored Division for
display on the Internet. He writes "To The 3d Armored
Division, My Best Wishes.. Bob Hope".
Thank you Bob from all of us!
New Cold War Service Certificate
As a compromise between nothing and a new
medal, Congress has authorized the issuance of a new Cold War
Service Certificate. If you served between September 1945
and January 1991 you are eligible. Please use the link below to get more
information on the Cold War Certificate.
Cold War Certificate
This is a labor of love...odd to say that you think...not
really. To be a good leader you got to love soldiers and
all that they do... and they do a lot. Their families do
also and they are an integral part of this saga as well.
You see, when the need is clear there is usually no lack of folks
to step up and go do the fighting. When it is not clear
then perhaps not so many come forth to do
"battle"...but those who do, are rewarded with
associations, friendships, battle buddies, and school mates for
life.
After all, Elvis Presley picked this division to
serve in...well, not really "picked"... but he did his
duty and his picture was carried into the Gulf War by a not
insignificant number of soldiers. He was more than just the "King of Rock and Roll"
to SPEARHEADERS...he was a
Sergeant in the 3d Armored Division!
To those who served in this grand fighting force during 51
years of selfless service, this is your new garrison. Come
in, send in your closing report, take care of your horse, clean
your weapon, and get ready for the next time freedom calls.
To our friends who visit here - " Welcome". Stay a
while. "Listen" a while. Look around at
what was done. Leave a note if you've a mind to. Let
us know how we might do this better.
The "Cyber Kaserne" is organized around the three major
eras of the division's history: World War II, the Cold War,
and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Our
intent is to have each unit down to the battalion or
separate company/platoon level with its own web page. There
you will find rosters, organizations, pictures, journals,
etc. for that element. We envision the entire Division and
its supporting elements being linked together and then linked
with the Corps and the rest of the Army and DoD.
We need webmasters for unit and organization
sites. If you are a member of the Association of 3d Armored Division
Veterans and have a computer, a internet connection and a willingness to learn,
we need you. You will need Microsoft FrontPage98, Frontpage2000 or Frontpage2003
software and we will work with you to get you set up and working on this
website.
Drop a line to the Web Manager if you are
interested in helping out...
"Spearheading
With the Third Armored Division"
This pamphlet was
printed in 1945. It contains the second major phase of 3d
Armored Division's battles. The owner is now transcribing
it to his site at the above link. We are pleased to link his
site here for the enjoyment of all Spearheader's. Your
Association will be posting copies of this and the "Call Me
Spearhead" pamphlet in the World War II section.
45th
Medical Battalion & Second Lieutenant Leon Baldwin
Gelnhausen!
Auf English jetzt! Prosit...
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