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A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment waits for the spur ride ruck march to begin at Hostoun, Czech Republic, April 30, 2025. This event commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Cowboy, which took place in the final days of World War II on April 28, 1945, in which American troops from 2nd Cavalry Regiment liberated the citizens of Hostoun, Czech Republic from Waffen-SS control and rescued hundreds of Lipizzaner horses from a breeding farm in Hostoun from being executed by occupying forces. During the battle, two American Soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Pfc. Raymond E. Manz and Tech/5 Owen W. Sutton were killed. The wreath-laying ceremonies and the memorial statue in the town square of Hostoun continue to honor their sacrifices today. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jolene Cintron)
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2025 07:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9006757 |
| VIRIN: | 250430-A-FO268-7218 |
| Resolution: | 6105x4070 |
| Size: | 2.64 MB |
| Location: | CZ |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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