Chinon Army Hospital, Chinon, France

**Chinon Army Hospital, Chinon, France,** was established by the United States Army in 1951 as part of the post-World War II NATO buildup in Europe. The hospital served as a primary medical facility for American military personnel and their families stationed in the Loire Valley region. It played a significant role during the Cold War, providing essential medical care, training, and support for U.S. forces in France. The facility was closed in 1967 when France withdrew from NATO’s integrated military command, leading to the departure of American units from the country.