Where Intelligence Won the War — Camp Ritchie, Maryland
This 15oz black ceramic mug honors the soldiers and veterans associated with Camp Ritchie (Fort Ritchie) in Cascade, Maryland — home of the Military Intelligence Training Center (MITC) during World War II, and site of a POW Camp — featuring the American Campaign Medal (AMCAM) service recognition. A tribute to one of the most unique and historically significant installations of the Second World War.
Mug Specs
- Material: Premium black ceramic
- Capacity: 15oz (0.44L) — for those who carry history with them every morning
- Dimensions: 4.72" height × 3.15" diameter
- Handle: Ergonomic C-handle for a steady, confident grip
- Print: High-quality sublimation printing for sharp, lasting detail
- Note: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background for best contrast
About Camp Ritchie
Camp Ritchie, also known as Fort Ritchie, was a U.S. Army installation nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Cascade, Maryland. During World War II, it served as the home of the Military Intelligence Training Center (MITC) — training thousands of soldiers in interrogation, order of battle analysis, photo interpretation, and psychological warfare. Many of its graduates were European-born Jewish refugees who had fled Nazi persecution and returned to Europe as U.S. Army intelligence officers — known as the "Ritchie Boys." The installation also housed a prisoner of war camp, adding another layer to its complex wartime history. Veterans who served at Camp Ritchie and earned the American Campaign Medal were part of one of the most intellectually elite and strategically vital programs of the war.
The war was won with bullets and brains. Camp Ritchie trained the brains.
An ideal gift for Camp Ritchie veterans, WWII military intelligence historians, American Campaign Medal recipients, and WWII history enthusiasts.