Traces the 2nd Armored Division from activation in July 1940 through training in the U.S. to combat in North Africa and Sicily. There are also chapters on combat in France, Belgium, Holland and central Germany.

Introduction -- Activation to embarkation for Africa -- Africa -- Siciliy -- England -- Landing in France to breakthrough -- France to Germany -- Ardennes to the Elbe -- Post war -- Troop Assignments -- Stateistics -- Campaign maps.