This was the first African American battalion of World War II to face combat.

The US Army overviews the service and citations of this heroic unit.

Learn about the 761st Tank Battalion, known as the Black Panther Tank Battalion. Includes World War II veterans information.

Read the full text of President Carter's citation of the Black Panther Battalion.

Lee Davis tells the 761st's part of the story of one desparate part of WWII.