45th Infantry Division Museum, Military museum in Oklahoma City, United States.
Description
The 45th Infantry Division Museum is a military repository in Oklahoma City that displays tanks, artillery, vehicles, and personal items spanning multiple wars. The collection also features uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia that record the division's history.
History
The 45th Infantry Division formed in the 1920s as a National Guard unit and evolved into a multi-state organization with soldiers from across the region. During World War II, the division saw heavy combat in Europe and received multiple commendations for its service.
Culture
The museum displays Bill Mauldin's wartime illustrations, which captured the daily lives of infantry soldiers through drawings that balanced reality with humor. His work became widely recognized for showing how ordinary troops experienced combat.
Practical
The museum occupies a dedicated building with parking and is straightforward to navigate for most visitors. Plan to spend two to three hours viewing the full range of exhibits.
Did you know?
The collection includes items recovered from a historical leader's private residence during World War II combat operations. Members of the division obtained these artifacts during their service in occupied territory.
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