Fake Nazi Training “Village” at Camp Hood, Texas (1940s)

Fake Gestapo Headquarters, Ft. Hood, TX

In the 1940s, Camp Hood in Killeen, TX built a fake Nazi training village for hand to hand combat.  These stills from a Santa Fe Railroad promotional film show a few key areas around the village, including Gestapo headquarters–conveniently identified with the “Gestapo” sign at top. Remember, if this looks like an Old West town,… Continue reading Fake Nazi Training “Village” at Camp Hood, Texas (1940s)