Description: Vintage 1954 - 1955 The Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Yearbook. Bonus, 1954 Special Order Marksmanship Badge Recipient List. Pictures are of the actual items for sale and are a part of the description Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) has a fascinating history as the U.S. Army’s oldest active proving ground. Established on October 20, 1917, just six months after the United States entered World War I, it was created to provide a site for the design and testing of ordnance materiel. Key Historical Highlights: World War I: APG was established to replace the Sandy Hook Proving Ground, which had become too small for the larger weapons being tested. Its location near industrial and shipping centers made it ideal for testing field artillery, ammunition, and other military equipment. World War II: During this period, APG expanded significantly, with billeting space for over 26,000 personnel. It played a crucial role in testing and developing weapons and equipment used in the war. Post-War Era: APG continued to be a vital site for military research and development. Notably, it was home to the Army Pulse Radiation Facility Reactor, which experienced a critical excursion in 1968, causing significant damage to the reactor core. Modern Day: Today, APG remains a key facility for the U.S. Army, hosting numerous commands and units, including the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) and the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)13. APG’s strategic location along the Chesapeake Bay and its proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., have made it an enduring asset for the U.S. military.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
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Book Title: The Ordance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland
Book Series: Historical
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Miller Publishing Company
Original Language: English
Item Length: 11.25 in
Edition: 1954 - 1955
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1955
Type: Yearbook
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1950s
Author: U. S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Features: Illustrated, Vintage Hardcover, Rare Military History
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Historical, History, Military
Topic: Army History, U.S. Army History, History, Maryland Military History, Maryland History, Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground, The Ordnance School, U.S. Military
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 8.75 in
Item Weight: 30 oz
