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    Arsenal of Democracy: A History of RIA from WWI to WWII [Image 1 of 3]

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    Arsenal of Democracy: A History of RIA from WWI to WWII

    ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2021

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    U.S. Army Sustainment Command

    In 1919 Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois was contracted to build 100 Mark VIII tanks. The tank was the first heavy tank produced in the U.S. The first was finished on Jan. 5, 1920, and the last was completed six months later June 5. The tanks were in service until 1932, when they were withdrawn from service. Today, only three tanks remain, one in Great Britain, and two in the U.S., owned by the Army. One of the American tanks was returned to RIA May 10, 2021, the other is a part of the Armor and Cavalry Training Support Facility at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2021
    Date Posted: 11.23.2022 13:50
    Photo ID: 7526584
    VIRIN: 210509-A-A4479-814
    Resolution: 4727x2665
    Size: 1.99 MB
    Location: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US

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