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Spectacular photos show American soldiers preparing their brand new tanks for battle in World War II

This rare collection was captured by photographer Alfred T. Palmer as he visited Fort Knox and were likely used for propaganda

SPECTACULAR behind the scenes pictures show the United States’ first armoured division preparing for battle in their new tanks during World War Two.

The incredible images show soldiers taking part in drills at Fort Knox, Kentucky involving the M3 and M4 tanks.

Fascinating vintage images of the United States’ first armoured division preparing for battle in their new tanks during World War Two
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Fascinating vintage images of the United States’ first armoured division preparing for battle in their new tanks during World War TwoCredit: Media Drum World
The crew of an M4 tank proudly posing next to their tank, during drills
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The crew of an M4 tank proudly posing next to their tank, during drillsCredit: Media Drum World
A young soldier of the armored forces holds and sights his Garand rifle like an old timer
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A young soldier of the armored forces holds and sights his Garand rifle like an old timerCredit: Media Drum World

Other stunning shots show the tank crews using small arms, posing on top of their tanks and relaxing in between exercises despite being caked in dirt and mud.

The rare colour photographs were taken in 1942 by Office of War Information photographer Alfred T. Palmer as he visited Fort Knox and were likely used for propaganda.

The soldiers pictured were originally members of the 7th Cavalry Brigade which was reorganised and activated as the 1st Armoured Division in 1940.

This rare colour photograph of an M4 tank was taken in 1942 by Office of War Information photographer Alfred T. Palmer
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This rare colour photograph of an M4 tank was taken in 1942 by Office of War Information photographer Alfred T. PalmerCredit: Media Drum World
The collection of M3 and M4 tanks line up to perform manoeuvres
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The collection of M3 and M4 tanks line up to perform manoeuvresCredit: Media Drum World
A crewman of an M3 Tank posing for the camera around his drills at Fort Knox, Kentucky
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A crewman of an M3 Tank posing for the camera around his drills at Fort Knox, KentuckyCredit: Media Drum World
Smiling M4 tank troops relax against their tank between exercises, pictured caked in dirt and mud
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Smiling M4 tank troops relax against their tank between exercises, pictured caked in dirt and mudCredit: Media Drum World

America quickly realised the need for a strong armoured force after witnessing the Nazis dominate the early years of the war in Europe thanks in part to the Panzerwaffe and their Panzer tank.

Fort Knox is perhaps best known as the site of the United States Bullion Depository where a large portion of the country’s gold reserves is stored.

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It was also the home of the U.S. Army Armor Center and the U.S. Army Armor School for sixty years before the Armor School moved to Fort Benning in 2010.

Only this week a tank collector was shocked to find £2million gold bullion hidden in the fuel compartment of his £30,000 vehicle.

And this month we shared harrowing black and white photos taken by one Russian photographer that helped to prove Nazi atrocities during World War II.

A Tank Commander poses on top of his armoured war vehicle, testing it out before the war
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A Tank Commander poses on top of his armoured war vehicle, testing it out before the warCredit: Media Drum World
This collection of pre-World War II images were likely used as propaganda
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This collection of pre-World War II images were likely used as propagandaCredit: Media Drum World
M3 tank and crew looking the part using small arms as they move through muddy wasteland
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M3 tank and crew looking the part using small arms as they move through muddy wastelandCredit: Media Drum World
This shot shows a tank driver peeking out of his armoured vehicle
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This shot shows a tank driver peeking out of his armoured vehicleCredit: Media Drum World
America quickly realised the need for a strong armoured force after witnessing the Nazis dominate the early years of the war so prepared these tanks for action
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 America quickly realised the need for a strong armoured force after witnessing the Nazis dominate the early years of the war so prepared these tanks for actionCredit: Media Drum World
A Tank Commander in full mask rides his tank during tests
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A Tank Commander in full mask rides his tank during testsCredit: Media Drum World
Despite the heat, these soldiers underwent a number of drills and exercises for their training
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Despite the heat, these soldiers underwent a number of drills and exercises for their trainingCredit: Media Drum World
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