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Camp Wolters : Mineral Wells & World War II
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Discover how a World War transformed a small Texas town.

Located in Mineral Wells, Camp Wolters was the U.S. Army's largest Infantry Replacement Training Center during World War II. From 1941-1946, the camp trained an estimated 250,000 soldiers, including Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy and the infamous Eddie Slovik. The camp was more than just a training facility--it also held German POWs and brought a cascade of changes to its corner of Texas. With millions of dollars being pumped into the local economy, the population of Mineral Wells surged from 6,303 to 25,000 in four months. Some growing pains accompanied these changes, but the Army and town worked together to lay the foundation for a long lasting, mutually beneficial system cementing military history in Mineral Wells.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781467153577
  • ISBN-10: 1467153575
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Publish Date: June 2023
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
  • Page Count: 128

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