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In 1940 the US Army selected Pine Camp as a divisional training facility, and a Division Cantonment (intended to be temporary for the duration of the war only) was constructed. The size of Pine Camp was expanded to 110,000 acres; numerous local communities were purchased in their entirety to facilitate military training. During World War II, the 4th Armored Division became established at Pine Camp, and both the 45th Infantry Division and 5th Armored Division trained at Pine Camp.
During this period, Pine Camp also hosted training for various smaller units. These units included several Tank Destroyer organizations and the Secret 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (who practiced the art of deception on the battlefields of Europe and forced the German Army to chase a "Ghost Army").