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What was the purpose of fort oglethorpe during world war 1

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It served largely as a cavalry post for the 6th Cavalry.During World War I Fort Oglethorpe was home to 4,000 German Prisoners of War and civilian detainees.During World War I and World War II, it served as an induction and processing center.

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Fort Oglethorpe served largely as a cavalry post for the 6th Cavalry. During World War I Fort Oglethorpe was home to 4,000 German Prisoners of War and civilian detainees. During World War I and World War II, it served as an induction and processing center.



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