Pratt Museum.

Tank Woman

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Kentucky's Fort Campbell currently oversees the combat readiness of the Army's 101st Airborne Division, but in its early World War II days it was strictly a ground-based, dusty training camp for the armored calvary's tank crews. The Pratt Museum at the Fort houses hundreds of displays recounting its history, including its role as home for three of the Army's armored dvivisions. Exhibits are liberally populated with custom wax dummies, including a WAC corporal standing in front of an enlarged technical drawing of an M5 tank.

The WAC wax figure is depicted as wide-eyed, a bit stunned -- perhaps because just off frame, the muzzle of an actual M5 tank points at her head.

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Don F. Pratt Museum

Address:: 5702 Tennessee Ave., Fort Campbell, KY
Directions:: Don F. Pratt Museum. If you're not active-duty military you'll need to check-in at the Fort Campbell Visitor Center, showing a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance (It takes a few minutes). Once through the gate, drive straight for one mile. You'll see the outdoor display of planes and helicopters on the right. Turn right onto Tennessee Ave., then left into the museum parking lot.
Hours:: Tu-Sa 9:30-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 270-798-3215
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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