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Why did George S. Patton establish the Desert Training Center in California?
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George S. Patton, 1945.
George S. Patton established the Desert Training Center near Indio, California, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The primary purpose of the facility was to simulate combat conditions and conduct military maneuvers specifically designed to prepare troops for the harsh climate and terrain of North Africa.1