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Black Panthers: The African American Soldiers of the 761st Tank Battalion Who Fought at the Battle of the Bulge

They made a good first impression, but I have no faith in the inherent fighting ability of the race. This was what General Patton declared after inspecting the 761st Tank Battalion in 1944, on the eve of their baptism of fire. The renowned military leader was merely reflecting the prevailing opinion among U.S. commanders regarding […]