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    Operation Cowboy: U.S. Soldiers, German & Czech communities hold festival to commemorate unique WWII battle [Image 4 of 8]

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    Operation Cowboy: U.S. Soldiers, German & Czech communities hold festival to commemorate unique WWII battle

    HOSTOUN, CZECH REPUBLIC

    04.29.2025

    Photo by Spc. Elijah Magana 

    5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment cheer for their relay race team members during a relay race at Hostoun, Czech Republic, April 29, 2025. This event commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Cowboy, which took place on April 28, 1945 during World War II, in which American troops from 2nd Cavalry Regiment rescued hundreds of Lipizzaner horses from a breeding farm in Hostoun, Czech Republic from being executed by occupying forces.

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    Date Taken: 04.29.2025
    Date Posted: 04.29.2025 12:51
    Photo ID: 9002291
    VIRIN: 250429-A-VC863-6714
    Resolution: 6048x4032
    Size: 8.1 MB
    Location: HOSTOUN, CZ

    Web Views: 4
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