US Army's Desert Training Center

The U.S. Army's Desert Training Center (DTC) was established during World War II to prepare troops for combat in desert environments, particularly in North Africa. Located primarily in California and Nevada, the DTC served as a vital site for conducting exercises and training soldiers to adapt to harsh desert conditions, including extreme heat and limited water resources. The training included tactics, navigation, and vehicle operation in terrain resembling that of the North African campaign. The DTC helped ensure that soldiers were equipped to face the challenges of desert warfare effectively.