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General Patton had training grounds in the Mojave desert during World War II and tank tracks from the time remain visible. The area is now within the Mojave National Preserve and military debrit can be found along with the compacted soil.

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Fun Fact: General Patton had training grounds in the Mojave desert during World War II and tank tracks from the time remain visible. The area is now within the Mojave National Preserve and military debrit can be found along with the compacted soil.

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