8th Armored Division (United States)
The 8th Armored Division was an armored division of the United States Army that served in the European Theater of World War II.
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Active | 1 April 1942 – 14 November 1945 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Armor |
Role | Armored warfare |
Size | Division |
Nickname(s) | "Thundering Herd" or "Iron Snake" |
Engagements | World War II
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