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About 2ND Armored Division,HC G-4

The 2nd Armored Division, famously known as "Hell on Wheels," was activated in 1940 and gained distinction during World War II for its pivotal roles in the North African and European campaigns. The division’s Headquarters Company (HC) G-4 section was responsible for logistics and supply, ensuring the unit’s combat operations were consistently supported with vital materiel, fuel, and transportation. During the Normandy landings and the subsequent push across France, the G-4 staff coordinated complex supply chains under combat conditions, contributing to the division's rapid advances. After serving through the Cold War in Europe, the division was inactivated in 1995, but its legacy and innovations in armored warfare and logistics endure in U.S. Army history.

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U.S. Army

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Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The 2nd Armored Division, nicknamed "Hell on Wheels," was activated on July 15, 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia, and played a key role in the Allied invasion of Europe. • HC G-4 Role: The Headquarters Company G-4 (Logistics) section was responsible for the vital supply, maintenance, transportation, and logistics support that kept the division’s tanks and vehicles operational. • North Africa Campaign: The 2nd Armored Division first saw combat in North Africa during Operation Torch in November 1942, supporting logistics and supply lines crucial to the campaign's success. • D-Day and Beyond: 2nd Armored landed in Normandy on June 9, 1944 (D+3) and G-4 managed the immense logistical challenges of keeping the division moving rapidly through France. • Breakthrough at Saint-Lô: The division was a leading force in Operation Cobra, the breakout from Normandy, with G-4 ensuring fuel and ammo kept up with the fast-moving assault. • Battles in Belgium and Germany: 2nd Armored fought in Belgium, the Rhineland, and into the heart of Germany, with the G-4 logistics team famously improvising supply chains during the rapid advances. • Recognition and Honors: The division received numerous unit citations and the G-4 section was commended for efficiency, innovation, and sustaining high operational tempo. • Cold War Service: Post-WWII, the division was stationed in Germany as part of NATO forces, with G-4 adapting to new logistical challenges during the Cold War era. • Desert Storm: The 2nd Armored Division (Forward) deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990-91, with G-4 orchestrating logistics for rapid armored advances during Operation Desert Storm. • Legacy and Deactivation: The 2nd Armored Division was inactivated in 1995, but its innovative logistics and G-4 support doctrines continue to influence U.S. Army armored and logistical operations today.