WW2 In America : Exploring Camp Ibis Mojave Desert California

This is the third video of my journey to, and the exploration of, many World War Two Desert Warfare Training sites that are scattered across the Mojave desert of Califonia and Arizona. These very large camps, mock battle sites, and live-fire ranges are testimony to the vast scale the United States training program established to help prepare the U.S. soldiers for combat before being shipped out to North Africa, Europe, or the Pacific. During WW2, over 1,000,000 soldiers trained in this area during the two years of the training area's existence. These camps were established under orders of the War Department in 1942 and General George S. Patton was tasked with setting up the camps and training areas and then running the program until he too shipped out to start fighting in North Africa with the men he helped train in these camps.
Training included many steps to toughen the soldiers to deprivation. At first, the soldiers were housed in the large camps you will see in the videos and lived in large canvas tents. These camps might contain 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers at any given time as they rotated through the program. They were then transitioned into desert areas where they had to train while living in small tents with limited amenities and finally no tents at all and very limited gear. After that, they were sent overseas with many never to return.
Upon abandonment of the camps, the US Army did clean up the area and burned and/or buried all of the camp and training equipage. The firing ranges were also cleaned up.
However, many foxholes, bomb craters, and evidence of where tank tracks dug deep into the desert soil are scattered across these deserts. Although the Army did police (clean-up) these areas during and after the war, many munitions and artifacts of daily life remain left behind and slowly decomposing in the desert sun. The sheer size and number of the mock battle sites, live firing ranges, and camps are silent testimony to the vast undertaking of our preparation to enter the future battlefields of World War Two.
Please note: Many (but not all) of the areas in these videos are located on State or Federal lands and the removal of any man-made artifact over 50 years old is forbidden there. It is also highly recommended that you do not touch any munitions as they could be "live". All of the munitions seen in my videos are spent and/or "dummy" training munitions.
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This is the third video of my journey to, and the exploration of, many World War Two Desert Warfare Training sites that are scattered across the Mojave desert of Califonia and Arizona. These very large camps, mock battle sites, and live-fire ranges are testimony to the vast scale the United States training program established to help prepare the U.S. soldiers for combat before being shipped out to North Africa, Europe, or the Pacific. During WW2, over 1,000,000 soldiers trained in this area during the two years of the training area's existence. These camps were established under orders of the War Department in 1942 and General George S. Patton was tasked with setting up the camps and training areas and then running the program until he too shipped out to start fighting in North Africa with the men he helped train in these camps. Training included many steps to toughen the soldiers to deprivation. At first, the soldiers were housed in the large camps you will see in the videos and lived in large canvas tents. These camps might contain 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers at any given time as they rotated through the program. They were then transitioned into desert areas where they had to train living in small tents with limited amenities and finally no tents at all and very limited gear. After that, they were sent overseas with many never to return. Upon abandonment of the camps, the US Army did clean up the area and burned and/or buried all of the camp and training equipage. The firing ranges were also cleaned up. However, many foxholes, bomb craters, and evidence of where tank tracks dug deep into the desert soil are scattered across these deserts. Although the Army did police (clean-up) these areas during and after the war, many munitions and artifacts of daily life remain left behind and slowly decomposing in the desert sun. The sheer size and number of the mock battle sites, live firing ranges, and camps are silent testimony to the vast undertaking of our preparation to enter the future battlefields of World War Two. Please note: Many (but not all) of the areas in these videos are located on State or Federal lands and the removal of any man-made artifact over 50 years old is forbidden there. It is also highly recommended that you do not touch any munitions as they could be "live". All of the munitions seen in my videos are spent and/or "dummy" training munitions.

[@KernRiverRichesYT]

Wow

[@headrot2443]

Wow,, the hiway robbers got ya..but still great video,,, Happy New Year

[@headrot2443]

We love these desert videos

[@ScoutLawnCare]

You mentioned working on your brakes multiple times... If they are dragging, you probably need to replace the rubber brake lines that attach to calipers. When they get old and get hot, they swell on the inside, and prevent the calipers from releasing, causing your brakes to drag. You will notice this more severely in hot weather and after highway driving. We went through the same thing with our Ford... Replaced the calipers and pads, but still dragged until we replaced the rubber brake lines on both sides.

[@rubyredlopez4]

History lesson very much appreciated 👍

[@janblake9468]

A significant portion of Camp Ibis is also on the west side of the highway. A landing strip is over there too. This camp has huge concrete water reservoir in the southern portion. It was constructed in the ground so not readily visible while walking or driving around. In the early 1980s, we found an intact land mine field just north of the camp. After we determined the placement pattern, we dug up 32 of them. They are painted light blue to indicate practice ordnance (inert). I have also found live ordnance (but duds) including 60 mm mortar bombs, a few .50 cal bullets, and one hand grenade.

[@dustyak79]

Tip get a tool bag and go over your truck and look at every variable of tools you would need. Big and small socket sets Torx, metric, standard, adaptors ,wrenches, screw drivers, vice grips ,plyers double up on some with different styles sizes . WD40, a torch head at least (if you already are carrying small propane bottles), Persuasion bars, hammer. A couple different bottle jacks (can be used for more than jacking the truck up) Hose repair kits, tire repair kits, fuse assortment's, Nut and Bolt assortment's, Zip ties, Multi meter , roll of electrical wire, roll of tape duct and electric, code reader, JB Weld and a good air pump. I take a bag filled with all that in my truck esp on long travels its extremely heavy but doesn't take up much room fits everything listed and more. Except jacks and air pump, even rolled up a moving blanket and put it in the straps so I have a little cushion from the dirt.

[@frankforrest1597]

Might add a jug of coolant and oil, extra serpentine belt, tire plug kit too ✌

[@dustyak79]

@@frankforrest1597 I used to keep an old belt that wasn’t quite gone yet but I replaced anyways. but that was a couple trucks ago. Scrap lumber comes in handy too but don’t fit in the bag concept, hand winch same, got the plug kit listed already lol. I did forget plenty of lights and extra batteries. Telescopic magnet tool saved many a headaches too.

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

At 11:22 is a BNSF train with a rare red/silver BNSF C449W(GE). 4710 This loco was delivered new in this paint in the early 90s as a SANTA FE locomotive. Santa Fe was replaced with the BNSF lettering 20+ years ago. (BN + Santa Fe merger of 1996) Not many of these red/silver locos left.

[@MrJob91]

Awesome comment. Ty

[@freebird1292]

They are my favorite!

[@dougalexander7204]

Chigg is hard core. Hiking the Mohave for us, with the wind in his face and sun in his eyes. Along with Fiona and the wobbly kitten, I’m much obliged.

[@samholdsworth420]

In a FORD of all vehicles....man's got big balls

[@shumla7ranch]

Hole-in-lid cans, one of which you held, date to the late 1800's, especially the 1880's-1890's. Also that bucket with the handle is a lard pail, also dating to the late 1800's.

[@chuck25455]

My dad was in the army engineers during WW2. He told me about his unit riding the train to CA. They stopped close to Needles and gave them a certain amount of time to unload their equipment. He said he had his men to unload the water buffaloes first. I think they held 400 to 500 gallons each. Seeing this harsh terrain makes me admire him even more. They probably were in advance of the main army. He would have been 45 years old in 1942. He could set out this war having been in WW1. They would not let him go overseas because of his age. He trained engineers at Fort Leonard Wood and Indian Town Gap PA. Really enjoying these videos.

[@trwhitford65]

Your Father is a real Americam Hero. God Bless him.

[@crazydirtrelics1960]

Always enjoy watching your videos,every evening I sit and relax watching my 4 or 5 detecting videos before going to bed.

[@crazydirtrelics1960]

Really look forward to your videos. Watch it every evening when relaxing in my recliner.

[@johndagostino2451]

Aquachigger I love your content I done subscribe to you for few years now keep up great work greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 🐾🦊

[@debispilker4392]

Thanks for the videos!

[@SCTV59]

Pretty sure my Dad trained here in WWII. He spoke of infantry training on water cooled machine guns and marching in the Mojave desert. Bought the biggest home central HVAC unit he could back in the sixties and nearly froze us out at night. Humorously, he also was later in Korea and hated extreme cold weather as well. RIP Dad.

[@tonydowd8566]

Beau, I don't know how you do it, but you could make a pile of dog poo interesting to look at. Always look forward to every video. Never disappointing.

[@patdexter9188]

Me and my brother inlaw found a ww2 training camp in Oregon. They threw all kinds of stuff in a creek. A lady we met there said they found old training grenades in the water. And they played baseball alot to. Maybe we'll hit that area with our detectors. Always great video's!

[@meggiemoron6251]

I use to watch you all the time and I finally found your channel again. I can't believe I forgot about you 😔

[@yolandajohnson8069]

Really enjoying all your videos Chigg. Thanks for the lessons and entertainment. I really enjoy ALL your videos.

[@montemaguire4596]

Yeah Thanks Chigg

[@charleslowe4589]

I had the same truck with the same problems with the brakes, after 3 sets of calipers, and rotors i flushed the entire system with clean new brake fluid, and never had anymore troubles.

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW expensive road trip, great share out in the outback of Needles - my dad cooked and egg on the side walk in Needles back in the day he was a truck driver (I am sure without A/C) ... of course that was in the summer time.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Hey there Chigg, you have another winner here. This type of hunting is right up my alley. Please be careful while you're out there, I sure hope you came equipped with a PewPew. Looking forward to watching the next episode.

[@hell0hkitty]

been to needles, hot, dry and windy. my dad was from sonora in mexico and its just so similar to that country. been enjoying your adventures, ac get a satellite phone for corn sakes. love the trains, i miss california, been in new zealand since '03. i'm sure the wife worries about you.

[@fernandochavez4312]

Thanks for another good one. The screw top can looked like it was for talcum and the one with the soldered dot looked like a smoke bomb. There aren’t any tanks buried in the desert, they sold them all to Universal Studios.😁

[@TC-tn9tb]

i bet the stars are amazing at night in the desert, i would love to see them in such a dark area.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

That was in a Three Dog Night song - Needles . Enjoyed Chigg , thanks , beautiful scenery.

[@goldenambience7346]

Wasn't Needles also where Snoopy's brother lived?

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

@@goldenambience7346 👍

[@bugwber]

Great video. Spent many hours traveling between LA and Phoenix on 1-10. Visited Chiriaco Summit where the Patton Museum is located. My father was in his infantry in WWII, so the history and study of all things associated with it are a priority for me. There is something very cool about being up in the high desert areas east of Palm Springs. Sure you can think it’s the ‘ass of nowhere’, but it holds a lot of stories. That whole area was known as Desert Training Area, and was where Patton trained his troops prior to North Africa. He picked a great spot for sure. Thanks for exploring and posting!!

[@JustinQuilling]

Join AAA. "Triple A". They always treated my family well with towing, road service, etc.

[@gonorrheadischarges3021]

I just joined AAA. Every one is very friendly.and polite !you tell them your name and they Hi!...

[@nickkerr5714]

I canceled aaa after they let me sit for an hour in the desert saying the truck was on the way ( it wasn’t). I called them back, they said they’d send out another truck, Eta another hour. I remembered my geico insurance had roadside assistance also, they were there within 30 minutes. I was on my way and made it more than 100 miles before aaa texted me that the driver was on his way I’ve had aaa for more than a decade, but it’s cancelled as of May. ( I paid a year in advance)

[@Olds_Gold]

Same here. My dad gets me every year for Christmas. Lifesaver

[@pmccoy8924]

AAA is only “free” 50 mile radius of billing address.

[@KarinaTheDreama]

They tow u to the nearest mechanic or dealership whichever closer & cover the first 30miles and wont go more than15 mi on dirt.

[@godisgoodatht]

I drive a rolloff truck mostly locally so I don't have to do overnights, but I do have to watch my drive time and hos. Not too long ago they implemented a mandatory 30 mins off duty every 8 hrs.

[@bassmaster393]

Love this. Love your channel. You are an awesome guy, keep the videos coming

[@johnnyphillips9735]

Hey Mr chigg hope you and Lindsey had a good Christmas thanks for the video

[@chord972]

Love your presentations! Thank you.

[@xray606]

It's crazy how many camps and airfields were out in the desert in the old days. Most of them are listed on the Abandoned Airfields site. I've been to some, but honestly... there's usually not much to see. I'm not sure if it was done after closing or later, but most have had a pretty good cleanup. It takes decades for the brush to grow back though. Unlike wet areas, the desert doesn't repair itself very well.

[@davidfish591]

WOW! Big trains. Thanks for a windy day out. See ya on down the road.

[@randlerichardson5826]

See you Chigg be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@patdenney7046]

There is detectable gold out there and you can detect for it! Used to dig buckets of them 50 caliber rounds. Are used to throw them in holes out there away from the detecting area

[@paulwise6722]

Good evening another beautiful video thanks so much for sharing ,very windy but the sky is so blue ,very open, hope you had a great Christmas, Happy New year everyone. Very interesting didn't the British used 303 that mound looks like a pill box

[@heden1460]

It is so funny to me you should mention Audie Murphy because I just watched a western with him in it called "Gunpoint." I know he was in WWII and died in the war which is probably why you brought him up I'm thinking. It's interesting to see these places.

[@airdrop1670]

Audie didn't die in WW2 .

[@trwhitford65]

Killed in a plane crash 1971.

[@heden1460]

@@airdrop1670 My mistake. I saw a couple of comments that said he had. I should have looked it up to verify.

[@a-listercrowley2737]

@@trwhitford65 really?

[@feloniousmonk8740]

The hours of service for trucks are you can only be on duty for 14 hours, you can only drive 11 of those 14 (leaving 3 hours out of your day to do non driving work functions). After 8 hours of driving you have to take a mandated 30 minute break. And as soon as those 14 hours of work time expire, you have to shut down for 10 straight hours. That truck can not move for those 10 hours. So please, when you see a truck driver on your way to work remember, (s)he's already hard at work.

[@patrickkamer3924]

I graduated from a school in that very area. A lot of great things to explore in that area.

[@intothecalm420]

I miss that hot, heavy, constant desert wind. After a couple hours it sounds like it is singing to you. Hope to make it back out there sometime. What a great adventure Chig. Thanks for taking us along.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

I live in Needles and the Ibis artillery range was toward the mountains to the East from the highway. An army camp was also ran from old hwy 66 up to the freeway rest stop. If you eve come back to the area I would be happy to take you around the area and show you mines and army camps and tell you about the history! Also and old army fort by a big spring used in the 1860’s.

[@suebt8794]

Chigg take it easy kick back a bit xxx that hiking looked brutal...

[@luke8210]

I worked on a farm here in az that has an old ranch house and big shop. During a remodel on the house I found some weird stuff. Turned out it was a ww2 pilot training facility. I've seen some pictures of pilots in their planes in front of the place. Pretty cool for sure.

[@danielbarrows7144]

Hey Beau just to let you know, I was able to slow the video down enough to pause it and get a screen shot of the plaque it was totally readable. Thanks for panning past it and giving me a chance to read it. I'm sure others will be able to do the same📜👓👨🏻‍💻👀

[@DIGGER19860]

Its on the blm website they give you the coordinates

[@TheRealDToTsO]

Peaches!!! Love the video! Thanks again for the fun !

[@neillh]

Thank you for another great adventure 👍

[@TheShornak]

Holy Moly! $1000 for just the towing! Jeez!

[@sandman4384]

good video interesting finds and comments from other they teach me also thanks for video and comments from others that know

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

I am at the truck stop now on my 30 minute break watching you video 🤣🤣 happy new year brother

[@richardwarnock2789]

Beau it's a Bit of Adventure Karma when That smell of smoke came about hey glad you recovered after the tow , heard a lot of old timers talk about them tanks buried out there some where so it's probably Truth!!!; )

[@tas3059]

#Embracetheyap Appreciate all the knowledge Mr.Chig

[@tas3059]

Not a lot of people my age into this all I get called is a old man and I’m only 22 🤣

[@marks.c4753]

@@tas3059 don't let it bother you I'm sixty one and have been a student of history/American history since I was sixteen. People who know their history won't repeat the bad parts of it.

[@x6XDuckyX9x]

I hear those trains constantly. Live some miles from them and route 66. They sound like they are literally right there lol.

[@patriotjon8535]

RE: The older cans. My first thought was , The WWII Boys that were there, Were probably issued field rations leftover from WWI That has always been kind of a "Thing" with the US Army.

[@janblake9468]

Yup, I found a pocket compass between Camps Granite and Iron Mtn. It had a 1917 date on it.

[@1berserker165]

Very interesting. I remember being out in some of these areas as a kid in the 70’s.

[@Southpaw45-y9g]

Another interesting video Chigg! You got me interested big time because I travel the 10 from LA area to Phoenix every year and I always wanted to know what's out there. P.S I hope you at least kept that penny....😉

[@james9902]

Thank you for the awesome content Chig.

[@aserta]

0:45 Check out any automated braking system in your truck. Either it's overweight and the system needs adjusting OR, more likely there's something wrong with the reading side of it. If you've done the usual, bleeding, new pads, checking for warp, then that's the next culprit down the line.

[@alabamadixiediggers4714]

Thanx Chigg for another great AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE

[@sherryh4578]

Really enjoying your desert journey. Keep up the good work!!

[@JD-ps6od]

$1000 tow bill....ouch. Sure am glad I never lost anything in Kalifornia! Enjoyed the video!

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Happy New year chigg your near my old home town Fort Mohave Az 😉

[@WestYorkshireGuy1]

You need to start carrying spares to get you out of trouble like serpentine belts and hose sealing tape along with a decent toolkit to fix most engine issues. Especially as most of the time you are in the middle of nowhere.

[@leonvanschaick5004]

You cant keep them or it, but can look at them, i loving it.

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

“Don’t be square, Be there!!” Lol… I’ve not heard that in years @Beau!!

[@glenparr1155]

I believe the lead sealed cans that you found were discontinued in 1903. I’ve found many of the same type from the 1898 gold rush , here in the Yukon.

[@billybob1151]

Chigg, You might try checking out the AAA. I'm not sure if it's the same in Cal. As a benefit in some memberships, they will cover towing up to 100 miles.

[@jayclemens9166]

Love your all your videos really love WWII ones live in kingman az we have WWII history also that I love

[@stoneblue1795]

Enjoying this series quite a bit. That's cool there was stuff out there earlier even than WWII.

[@matty-jams]

It was funny when you mentioned truck drivers. I’m a truck driver out on the road right now watching your video in my truck. Ahahah 🤙🏻

[@devinb5937]

Great videos lately man. Such a fun area to explore in. I could show you some washes in that area that are loaded with old shells.

[@hunhun23]

REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. TRY GOING TO ONE OF THE JAPANESE INTERNMENT CAMPS IN CALIFORNIA OR ARIZONA TOO

[@SFE3610]

Your right beau! That can is pre 1908 for sure! The pre '08 were still soldered and everything post '08 were crimped style lids

[@anomalousanonymous]

Not sure this is the case, but the little pails used to be very common in the casino, though they have largely been replaced by plastic cups these days.

[@spokanetomcat1]

Around the 14:00 mark, you talk about Patton burying tanks. Well, it is true. My stepfather in the 70s was talking about that story when we were driving to Bullhead City from Huntington Beach where we lived at. Back in the 60s, some people were 4 wheeling around there. They stopped and walked up a dune when one of them slipped and hit metal. They found a Sherman tank covered with a tarp, probably a tent under the sand. Found it in perfect condition. No idea where that tank is located and rumors have it there are more tanks out there to be found. Many were buried in the ground and marked to be found again. Maybe you will find one someday out there.

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

In the south west, it is very common to realign trackage.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Chigg you also missed the army old well that was on the westside of the highway closer to the railroad crossing. You can still sell the rocks which outlined their tents and walkways.

[@swearenginlawanda]

I40 is a $$$ gold mine for tow trucks. It's still beautiful. Many trips on that interstate

[@DanyRivard]

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”

[@largelarry2126]

The piles of rocks could be from the men clearing spots for tents.

[@johnmccallum8512]

I was thinking more along the lines of punishment detail.

[@allenpence8948]

And yet another great video.keep it up.

[@russbonk1372]

I ran a tow-truck part time for a guy back in the mid 70s......bossman always told me- if an out of State license plate, double the normal tow bill!! I always felt bad about that.

[@hardyakka6200]

my hometown had American army camps all around it during WWII. i saw a lot of items picked up around them including bayonets etc I know my uncle collected a lot of copper wire from them..

[@j.d.9648]

That old camper/rv out there in the desert made me think of the early season/part of Breaking Bad! Meth lab in the Mojave!!

[@swearenginlawanda]

Those little buckets were lunch containers. My mom had a few she purchased

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Maybe check out the airplane graveyard

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

Thank you, I hope Yah blesses you and Saves you!

[@unclecooter9468]

Made that back off this video and the last . Great vids chig

[@rickyb2200]

I'm glad you didn't break down way out in the Desert away from the interstate.

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

at 15:15, looks like long range rifle range berms.. same in Georgia.. Ft Leonard wood Missouri.. range personnel would be down under line of fire and change targets and report hits..

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Great day for adventure chigger 👍

[@moabjack762ytsa2]

The same thing happened to my parents in 1973. Wheel bearing/spindle burned up and they were towed to Needles, about 25 miles, and it cost them around $400. This was a PCS from The Presidio of San Francisco to Fort Polk, Louisiana (one of the many cultural changes we went through in our childhood, next PCS was to Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY) What is it about Needles and tow trucks.

[@HappyHands.]

400 dollars in 73 thats wild! last tow i had was 50 dollars for 25 miles that was in the 90's

[@moabjack762ytsa2]

@@HappyHands. Yea. They were not too happy but were kind of stuck.

[@michaeljoyner6470]

Good video--Thanks!💥

[@TowGuyUSA]

I'm a tow truck driver if that was me I would have gave you a free tow. Chigg army unite 🙂🤚

[@kevinchaneldavis2685]

The old rail line you found was probably the old California Eastern railway/ Nevada Southern railway that brought gold ore from the yellow pine mining District in Nevada and the Vanderbilt mining district in California over the New York mountains into Needles for processing. They also brought supplies back into the mining districts. It also could have been one of many light rail lines that went into Needles from the mining districts all over the Mojave.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

No that old line runs from Goffs 15 miles to the west, north along Goffs Rd. Only the railroad berm is left.

[@putinzelenskyyarebolshevik9668]

My diary entry for September 17, 1945, reads in part: “This happened to be the feast of Yom Kippur, so they were all collected in a large, wooden building, which they called a synagogue. It behooved General Eisenhower to make a speech to them. We entered the synagogue, which was packed with the greatest stinking bunch of humanity I have ever seen. When we got about halfway up, the head rabbi, who was dressed in a fur hat similar to that worn by Henry VIII of England and in a surplice heavily embroidered and very filthy, came down and met the General . . . The smell was so terrible that I almost fainted and actually about three hours later lost my lunch as the result of remembering it.”

[@marjorieboynton6681]

See you tomorrow! Awesome

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Honda 125 Trail, save the shoe leather next time. You have a couple of jet boats for the rivers, right? That 125 has a nice rack on the back;-) Be well! Ps. Might save the lungs a bit too.

[@carlgruver695]

If your ever out that way again there is a scale house on on interstate 40 in new Mexico on the west bound side when you come into the state from Texas right behind there about 100 yards there is a very old Indian camp and yes you can metal detect and take what you find just check with the scale house before you walk back there

[@glennthomas7435]

Stack of rocks ( berm) probably where they backed up a 2 1/2 to truck to load/ unload equipment?

[@palehorsepayton4428]

One of the shell cases said L.C. 43 thats lake city army ammunition plant outside Kansas city they are still making ammo they make 5.56 7.62 and 50bmg

[@cyndybutler7330]

Cool it’s interesting

[@godisgoodatht]

I would love to go to the desert s.w. someday to detect w you and GR8 finds (my brother)!