Hell on Wheels. Fort Hood. M1A1. Cold War Proven.
The M1A1 Abrams firing at full power is one of the most iconic images in American armor history — and for the Cold War veterans of the 2nd Armored Division "Hell on Wheels" at Fort Hood, Texas, it's a daily memory. This premium 15oz white ceramic mug honors those tankers with the M1A1 firing design and the Cold War service ribbon, a tribute to the division that stood ready to take the fight to the Warsaw Pact if the balloon ever went up.
From North Africa to the Fulda Gap. Hell on Wheels Never Stopped.
The 2nd Armored Division earned its "Hell on Wheels" nickname in the deserts of North Africa and proved it through the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and the invasion of Germany in World War II. During the Cold War, the division was primarily based at Fort Hood, Texas, with a reinforced brigade forward stationed at Garlstedt, West Germany — positioned to meet the Soviet threat head-on. The M1A1 Abrams was the weapon that would have led that fight, and the tankers of Hell on Wheels trained relentlessly to be ready. The division was inactivated in 1995 after participating in the Persian Gulf War.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium white ceramic
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- High-quality sublimation printing
- Dishwasher-safe & microwave-safe
A Gift for a Hell on Wheels Cold War Tanker
For the veteran who served with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood during the Cold War and remembers the M1A1 on the range, this mug is a powerful, specific tribute. The Hell on Wheels legacy, the Fort Hood assignment, and the Cold War service ribbon together make it instantly personal to those who were there — perfect for Veterans Day, Cold War commemorations, reunions, or honoring a tanker who kept Hell on Wheels ready to roll.
Unit History
The 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") was an armored division of the United States Army that played important roles during World War II in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily and in the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. During the Cold War, the division was primarily based at Fort Hood, Texas, with a reinforced brigade forward stationed at Garlstedt, West Germany. After participation in the Persian Gulf War, the division was inactivated in 1995.