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5th Armored Division | |
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Active | 1941 – 1945 1950 – 1956 |
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Type | Armor |
Role | Armored warfare |
Size | 18,000 men Division |
Nickname(s) | Victory[1] |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lunsford E. Oliver |
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The 5th Armored Division ("Victory"[1]) was an armored formation of the United States Army active from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1956.