Music and lyrics: John Malcolm Penn, © Radio Flyer Music
The 10 desert training centers were established by General George S. Patton, Jr. to prepare American troops for battle during World War II. One exercise was a mile run in midday heat with full pack and rifle and it had to be done in under ten minutes.
Original song from the album 'Folk Songs of the Coachella Valley.
Desert training centers are state historical landmark #985. Plaque inscription: The D.T.C. was established by Major General George S. Patton, Jr., in response to a need to train American combat troops for battle in North Africa during World War II. The camp, which began operation in 1942, covered 18,000 square miles. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. Over one million men were trained at the eleven sub-camps (seven in California). Available on the album LA Blues on Blue Night Records.
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