![]() ![]() Known as ‘The Black Panthers’ this unit eventually saw active service in Europe, despite the misgivings of politicians and military leaders alike. It was one of three tank battalions of its kind and one of only a handful of units which allowed black men to serve in an active combat role. The 761st Tank Battalion was an American tank battalion, raised during World War II, which was made up almost exclusively of African-American soldiers.
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