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16th Armored Division (United States)
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For the Iranian unit, see 16th Armoured Division of Qazvin.
The 16th Armored Division was an armored division of the United States Army in World War II. In its one and only combat operation, the 16th Armored Division liberated the city of Plzeň in western Czechoslovakia (today the Czech Republic), an operation that influenced the landscape of post-war Europe.[1]
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U.S. 16th Armored Division | |
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Active | 15 July 1943 – 15 October 1945 |
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Type | Armored division |
Nickname(s) | Armadillo |
Engagements | World War II |
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Notable commanders | John L. Pierce |
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