General George Patton Museum

The General George Patton Museum (formerly the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor) is a museum in Fort Knox, Kentucky dedicated to General George S. Patton, Jr's life and the history of armoured warfare, from World War I through the present day. The museum is administered by the U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, and is one of the largest in the U.S. Army Museum System.

The original museum was dedicated on May 30, 1949. The present building was constructed between 1972 and 1992 without cost to the U.S. Government by the Patton Museum Foundation, Inc. with funds donated by thousands of individuals and organizations from around the world.

There are static displays of various tanks, other armour and a few helicopters. The museum also includes a number of Patton's personal effects, dating from the World War II, including his office van and touring car.

Other historically significant vehicles and equipment are located in Keyes Park, adjacent to the Museum. In Keyes Park, you can see the history of Armor up close.

Vehicles in Keyes Park:
*World War I: the French Renault FT17, the U.S. version of the FT-17, and the British Mark V.
*World War II: the U.S. M4 Sherman tank, the Soviet Union T-34, and the German Tiger II.
*Vietnam: The M48 Patton tank and M551 Sheridan tanks.
*Desert Storm: is represented with the U.S. M1 Abrams tank and the Soviet built T-72 tank.

On December 12, 2005, museum officials announced that the museum will remain at Fort Knox, despite the fact that the Army's Armor Center is moving to Fort Benning, Georgia as part of a major realignment of military bases. The Army will build a new museum at Ft. Benning to be named "The National Armor and Cavalry Museum".

ee also

Tank Museums

*Deutsches Panzermuseum - German Tank Museum
*Kubinka Tank Museum - Russian Tank Museum
*Musée des Blindés - French Tank Museum
*Bovington Tank Museum - United Kingdom Tank Museum
*Latrun Tank Museum - Israeli Tank Museum

Other

*List of attractions and events in Louisville, Kentucky

External links

* [http://www.generalpatton.org/ Patton Museum Website]
* [http://www.knoxmwr.com/template.asp?id=59 Patton Museum Gift Shop]
* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20060108/ai_n15993395 Associated Press: Fort Knox keeps Patton Museum]
*National Armor And Cavalry Museum Foundation [http://www.armorcavalrymuseum.org/]