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    Operation Cowboy: U.S. Soldiers, German & Czech communities hold festival to commemorate unique WWII battle [Image 3 of 8]

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    Operation Cowboy: U.S. Soldiers, German & Czech communities hold festival to commemorate unique WWII battle

    HOSTOUN, CZECH REPUBLIC

    04.29.2025

    Photo by Spc. Elijah Magana 

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    A competitor of the Operation Cowboy 80th anniversary relay race crosses the finish line at Hostoun, Czech Republic, April 29, 2025. This event commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Cowboy, which took place on April 28, 1945 during World War II, in which American troops from 2nd Cavalry Regiment rescued hundreds of Lipizzaner horses from a breeding farm in Hostoun, Czech Republic from being executed by occupying forces.

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    Date Taken: 04.29.2025
    Date Posted: 04.29.2025 12:51
    Photo ID: 9002289
    VIRIN: 250429-A-VC863-1716
    Resolution: 5524x3683
    Size: 7.4 MB
    Location: HOSTOUN, CZ

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