Armored history of the 761st battialion 23rdb 23rd brigade. Honoring black soldiers, local veterans bring historic. Ironically, bates was the first member of the 761st to be wounded. No other unit fought for so long and so hard without respite. The 761st tank battalion by kathryn browne pfeifer. George patton in october of 1944 to an allblack tank battalion helped.
The 761st tank battalion and general pattons drive on germany dinicolo, gina m. Nicknamed the black panthers, the 761st was the first africanamerican tank battalion to see combat in world war ii. A powerful wartime saga in the bestselling tradition of flags of our fathers, brothers in arms recounts the extraordinary story of the 761st black panthers, the first allblack armored unit to see combat in world war ii. Kareem abduljabbar first learned about the battalion from family friend leonard smitty smith, a veteran of the battalion. Pattons panthers broke new ground during wwii united. Army as the first black armed tank unit to enter combat during world war ii.
An illustrated history of the first african american armored unit to see combat joe wilson jr. The 761st tank battalion was formed in the spring of 1942 and was the first african american tank battalion to see combat in the second world war. Ruben rivers and the negroes of the 761 st tank battalion, the first to go to war in armor, were to change those assumptions as they engaged the enemy for 183 straight days in six european nations. Those gruff, yet encouraging words from third army commander lt. Facebook twitter instagram tumblr youtube blogs flickr. The 761st tank battalion and general pattons drive on germany. Bennett medical clinic fort hood 76544 texas clinics. The 761st black panther tank battalion in world war ii. Later referred to as the black panther tank battalion, the 761st was attached to the xii corps 26th infantry division, assigned to gen. The 761st tank battalion was an independent tank battalion of the united states army during world war ii. The story of the 761st black panther tank battalion, the decorated all africanamerican unit who served with valor during world war ii.
Qdoba at 761st tank battalion ave fort hood, tx mexican. Sign in or create account to view assets data need more info on this nonprofit. Click here to learn more and get phone number, hours, ratings and health advice from bennett medical clinic and healthcare professionals in fort hood and nearby. The men of the 761st stood upright and were even called cocky. George pattons third army, in six months of fighting, captured 30 major towns in europe and received 300 purple hearts. However, i did restore some of the deleted content about one of the units.
Patton to assist with heavy fighting during the battle of the bulge in wwii. The africanamerican 761st tank battalion in world war ii. Constituted 15 march 1942 in the army of the united states, the battalion was activated 1 april 1942 at camp claiborne, louisiana. The story of the 761st black panther tank battalion, the decorated all african american unit who served with valor during world war ii. In the end, the men of the 761st tank battalion were awarded a medal of honor, 11 silver stars, and about 300 purple hearts despite facing racism as the first black armored unit in combat and the second in u.
The epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes. If you would like to contribute additional names or information, or provide corrections, please click roster contact left menu and use the contact form to send a message to roster manager joe wilson, jr. The soldiers of the 761st tank battalion fought for 183 consecutive days, in six countries, and with great success despite a fiftypercent casualty rate. The battalion trained at camp hood, texas, where they were rated superior. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Division, wait to advance behind a tank assault on the japanese, along empress augusta bay on bougainville. Many may lay claim to the black panthers name, but the 761st tank battalion of world war ii, were one of the first groups to use it. Cruise and originally organized as a light tank battalion at camp claibome near alexandria, louisiana, in april 1942. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china.
This clip features the 761st tank battalion, a decorated africanamerican battalion who served in the second world war. The 761st battalion also known as the black panther tank battalion was an allblack louisianabased military unit. Brothers in arms former nba star kareem abduljabbar tells the story of a littleknown black tank battalion in world war ii. The epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes abduljabbar, kareem, walton, anthony on. The original black panthers fought in the 761st tank. Brothers in arms by kareem abduljabbar, anthony walton. Audio, male, world war 2, us army, 761st tank battalion, european, new. Epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes kindle edition by kareem abduljabbar, anthony walton. The battalion trained at camp hood, texas, where they were rated superior by second army commander lt. But it can be also said the victor doesnt always tell the whole story.
Issues of the official newsletter of the 761st tank battalion and allied veterans association are available for viewing here. The inside of a tank is a helluva place to be, when redhot, whitehot steel fragments are ricocheting around, and just cant go anywhere else but the inside of that tank, described private first class trezzvant w. Nicknamed the black panther battalion, the 761st tank battalion saw some of the greatest action of the european. The group was activated in 1942 and trained at camp hood, texas. The all black 761st tank battalion general pattons black. In all, the 761st tank battalion went from vicsurseille, france, to the enns river in steyr, austria, where it linked up with the soviet army. We stand for making flavorfilled food full of spicy, zesty, crunchy, smoky, tangy, creamy, savory goodness. Pattons panthers broke new ground during wwii united service. Recounts the glorious exploits of the 761st tank battalion a unit of black soldiers that distinguished itself during world war ii. And, by the end of the war, the black panthers had fought their way. Hopefully, someone will add articles for them down the road.
The 761st was made up primarily of africanamerican. The 761st was made up primarily of africanamerican soldiers, who by federal law were not permitted to serve alongside white troops. The 761st tank battalion was activated on april 1, 1942, at camp claiborne, louisiana, and deployed to europe, landing at omaha beach in france on october 10, 1944. This black tank battalion earned 11 silver stars and the. The epic story of the 761st tank battalion, wwiis forgotten heroes kareem. During 183 days of continuous combat, the mostly black 761st tank battalion of world war ii fought all over europe from the battle of the. This list is a workinprogress collecting names of 761st tank battalion veterans showing their 1945 rank from various reliable sources. In america triumphant, the 761st appears as an independent tank battalion, entering with the 26th infantry division, but it can as was done in the actual battle be assigned to support other units.
Featuring historic photographs, artistic depictions and a signing wall for veterans, the exhibit is meant to help educate the youth and public about the 761st tank battalion. The three battalions formed as a result of the war departments order, the 758th, 761st, and 784th tank battallions initially comprised the 5th tank later armored group colored. What the tuskegee airmen were to the skies, the 761st was to land, as they were requested by general george s. He was inspired to write a book after learning a family friend had. To download copies from youtube please see this article. Jordan aka erik killmonger is going from marvels fictional black panther to world war iis real ones. An illustrated history of the first african american armored unit.
Veteran interviews, veteran oral history program ny military. Feb 10, 2020 bennett medical clinic is located at 761st tank battalion ave in fort hood 76544 and we are listed in the category clinics. Welcome to qdoba mexican eats at 761st tank battalion ave fort hood, tx. Please click the link on the menu to the left for the newsletter issue you wish to read.
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