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41.	Camp Croft	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945 nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. Camp Croft had a mock landing ship, and soldiers were required to descend from the "deck" of the ship via a cargo net into a mock landing craft.

42.	Camp Croft barracks	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The initial plans for the camp included barracks housing for 16,500 trainees. Similar buildings were required for the training and support staff. Before long the camp could boast 321 barracks covering almost 1.5 million square feet of living space and capable of housing 19,115 peronnel.

43.	Camp Croft barracks, aerial view	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

44.	Camp Croft Service Club	Military	Service Club #1, Building #17 was located on Headquarters Hill near the main entrance to the camp. The club featured a 9000 volume library, cafeteria, and ballroom. Area girls attended the dances and the orchestras were composed of enlisted men. When not in use, the ballroom provided space for ping-pong, cards, checkers, chess and other diversions. The club was also the place to meet other soldiers, receive visitors, telephone home, write letters, or just lounge about. This image was used on a postcard provided free to servicemen by the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company. Service Club #2 (not shown) was located in the 10th Regimental area for the use of African American servicemen.

45.	Camp Croft soldier	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development. Soldier is on guard duty. Vehicles and building are in the background.

46.	Camp Croft soldiers and buildings	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. Thousands of soldiers trained there. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

47.	Camp Croft soldiers marching	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

48.	Camp Croft Station Hospital	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. From a single small building and a staff of five in February 1941, the Station Hospital at Camp Croft expanded to 67 buildings covering more than 60 acres and employed 975 officers, nurses, and detachment personnel. The hospital boasted modern medical equipment and 801 beds. The camp medical facilities also included two modern dental clinics.

49.	Camp Croft tents and soldiers	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

50.	Camp Croft training at Duncan Park Lake	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

51.	Camp Croft wedding	Military	This photograph appeared in "The Spartan", the Camp Croft newspaper. The caption stated "Corp. Judson G. Leonard of D-32nd takes his bride through the archway of bayonets, after stylish GI ceremony performed in chapel No. 1. The charming bride is the former Miss Marjorie Ann Romme of Oak Park, Ill. Corporal Leonard is from New York state."

52.	Camp Croft, main post exchange	Military	The World War II basic training camp opened in 1941 after a few quick months of building. By July 1945, nearly 200,000 men had trained at the facility. The camp, located south of Spartanburg, was named for Major General Edward Croft, a South Carolinian. The site now includes Croft State Park, housing and industrial development.

53.	Camp Wadsworth	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. Buildings and tents are in this view.

54.	Camp Wadsworth	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. Pictured here are views of soldiers and tents.

55.	Camp Wadsworth	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. Soldiers marching and camp structures are featured in this view.

56.	Camp Wadsworth	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. A wagon, soldiers and structures are in this scene.

57.	Camp Wadsworth	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. Many camp structures are in this view.

58.	Camp Wadsworth troops	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. Troops are resting in this image.

59.	Camp Wadsworth troops	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city.

60.	Camp Wadsworth troops	Military	Spartanburg was chosen by the army for a World War I training camp. The camp was named in honor of James S. Wadsworth, a General in the Union Army. In 1917 and 1918 over 20,000 troops were encamped several miles west of the city. This view shows troops marching. Motorcycle is in center.