Atascadero California Military Camp Cavalry War Maneuvers 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The War Maneuvers in Atascadero, California, in 1916 capture a pivotal moment of military readiness in the United States. During this period, the U.S. Army, including its cavalry units as seen in the encampment, frequently engaged in large-scale field exercises designed to train personnel, test logistics, and refine tactical strategies. Atascadero, established as a planned community in 1913, provided the expansive, undeveloped terrain necessary for such extensive drills.