761st Tank Battalion Heroism Triumph #761stTankBattalion #BlackPanthersWWII #WWIIHeroes #AfricanAmericanSoldiers #MilitaryHistory #WWIIArmored #PattonArmy #TankBattles #HistoryReels | Gist of History

The Army’s 761st Tank Battalion was the first Black tank unit to fight in combat in World War II and will be the subject of a documentary to air on Aug. 20. Morgan Freeman narrates. Known as the original Black Panthers, the unit has a rich history. Freeman speaks to the last living soldier from the 761st in the documentary. Tune into @history on Aug. 20, 8/7c to learn more about the 761st Tank Battalion. Click the link in our bio to see the story written by Doug G. Ware. #starsandstripes #milita

The 761st Tank Battalion – The “Black Panthers” Who Fought Nazis AND Racism The 761st Tank Battalion was more than a combat unit—they were heroes who fought for freedom abroad while being denied it at home. Their legacy deserves to be remembered. #761stTankBattalion #BlackPanthersWWII #BlackHistory #WWIIHeroes #BattleOfTheBulge #UnsungHeroes #ForgottenHistory #BlackMilitaryHistory #Liberators #UnlockYourMindInfinite | UnlockYour Mind

“761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers” is a new @history documentary about the true story of the first Black tank unit to serve in combat during World War II. Executive producer @morganfreeman and director Phil Bertelsen joined Washington Post Live today to discuss the documentary, the battles the soldiers faced in Europe and the racism they experienced at home. Watch more by tapping the link in our bio. | Washington Post Live