So i got hold of the official history of 739th medium tank battalion, special mine exploder by capt richard g schneider, and an after action report for the 739ths a company for the period december 1944 to february 1945. Because the 740 th was not permanently attached to a division, it was known as a bastard battalion. This page was created for the families of the 70th tank battalion and in honor of my uncle mac, joseph e. The 740 th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge cecil taylor was a tank commander and a member of the 740 th tank battalion, a specialized unit that was assigned to different infantry divisions whenever extra armored support was needed.
July 3, 1944 712th tank battalion oral history audiobooks. My grandfather was the commander of the 740th tank battallion that saved the country of belgium from the german forces. Very little of the 752nd tank battalion s history has been published. Medical detachment, 70th tank battalion unit history.
This independent tank destroyer battalion served with the 5th armored division, the 3rd armored division, and the 82nd airborne division in world war ii europe. Three tank battalions were also brought under command in 1918 1st tank battalion 19181920. History of the 745th tank battalion, august 1942 to june 1945. After action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april. The 70th heavy tank battalion was to be relieved by the 245th tank battalion, the organic tank battalion of the 45th infantry division. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 709th tank battalion. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The armys segregated tank battalions in world war ji by dale e. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment. The infantrymen dismounted frequently to screen suspected high ground to the flanks, and the tank battalion s liaison plane patrolled the area well ahead of the column. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru april 45.
When they entered combat somewhere south of osan, covering the withdrawal, they had no armor piercing or he ammunition for their main guns, only practice rounds, which fragmented well for antipersonnel use, but were hopeless against the north. It was constituted as the 70th tank battalion in july 1940, an independent tank battalion intended to provide close support to infantry units. The 1st battalion is the oldest infantry battalion from the colony and state of new south wales. The fourth tank was commanded by jule braatz, a recently married 26. When the war came to a close, they were in bamberg and munich. The medical detachments parent organization was the 70th tank battalion the oldest and most experienced independent tank battalion in the eto, initially formed from 1st battalion, 67th infantry regiment medium tanks then stationed at fort george g. Armored division, and the 714th left camp barkley as a separate tank battalion to go to fort jackson, south carolina, in december 1943. Dickson stopped the column several times during the. The 2nd tank battalion 2nd tanks is an armored battalion of the united states marine corps which is based out of the marine corps base camp lejeune, north carolina. It falls under the command of the 2nd marine division and the ii marine expeditionary force. In 1917, the canadian machine gun corps was created in order to administer existing units. In april 1919, in blangysurternoise where the battalion had been billetted since the armistice, the co of the 6th tank battalion, lord somers late 1st life guards summoned a meeting of all his officers, ncos and men at which it was unanimously agreed to devote the private funds of the battalion to publishing the battalion history for the benefit of all surviving members and late members.
The battalion landed in southern frace as part of operation dragoon on 15 august 1944. Mar, 2018 the 8th tank battalion was one of three tank battalions in the us fourth armored division. Home cgsc student papers operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign. History of the 714th tank battalion through march 1952. At a little after noon on july 3, 1944, the five medium tanks in the first platoon of a company of the 712 th tank battalion were heading toward their first combat assignment, outside the village of pretot. Deployed to the philippines, the battalion was engaged in combat during the japanese invasion and the us retreat to the bataan peninsula.
Tank busters 3, the history of the 628th tank destroyer battalion. Oral history videos videos prisoners of war killed in action tour of museum 12th armored division association timelinelise pommois how you can help gift shop reunion info reunion photos cemeteries contact us. World war ii oral history, books about world war ii, world. Each tank battalion had a complement of 32 officers amd 374 men.
Home world war ii operational documents history, 717th tank battalion. The series chronicles the history of the 4th tank battalion 1st armored division for june and july 1945. There is also the history of 9th tank battalion for. The reason they dont talk is they couldnt get the picture over to somebody that wasnt there. I scanned the images and text and created word documents for the pages, which i took to. I encourage others to read the book and to follow her. Formed from 67th infantry medium tanks at fort meade, maryland, on 15 june 1940 under lt. For some reason i had the idea that we crossed it a little further to the south because i can remember going through cologne, which was a completely bombed out city and this is south of that.
The battalion began transferring property to the 245th tank battalion on 7 december and the bulk of the battalion departed korea by ship on 17 december. The thunderbolt division had just come of maneuvers in louisiana and texas. My platoon of five tanks, with lieutenant irwin brigham leading was moving along rapidly at the head of the column. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 740th tank battalion. Ransom, plus a cadre of old army men from the 15th infantry regiment to help train us, we began. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 757th tank battalion, feb 44jan 45. The 759th tank battalion was a tank battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. The canadian tank corps did not see action and was disbanded after the wars end. Nicknamed flyin home after the song of the same name. It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. At this time, the 44th tank battalion was ordered to a port of embarkation.
Wartime history built as a m4 largehatch composite hull sherman. In those days, it was known as the 99th infantry battalion anti tank. After action report, 740th tank battalion, january thru. It was activated in june 1941 as a light tank battalion, equipped with m3 stuart tanks, and sent to iceland as part of the garrison force in mid1942. I thought it would be a good idea to preserve the content for my three nephews, so they would know more about their grandfather. Very little of the 752nd tank battalions history has been published. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tanks for the memories. Only four tank battalions existed prior to 1 june 1941, when the 752nd and nine. The 740th tank battalion in the battle of the bulge. The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Redesignated 70th light tank battalion 7 october 1941. War history of the sixth tank battalion war history of.
Included in the battalions monthly histories is a daily. I was apprehensive, to be going, because thats where the war was. His was the first tank unit to land in south korea in early july 1950. Retyped version with difficult to see photos, but it is a searchable document within adobe acrobat. July 3, 1944 712th tank battalion world war ii oral history. The tank corps was formed from the heavy branch mgc on 27 july 1917 and the battalions adopted numbering rather than letter designations although tank names followed the same lettering. Company b was finally withdrawn from the line on 16 december. My adventure started at north camp polk in louisiana. Contains monthly after action reports for the period july 1944. The museum will proudly accept any archival material such as books, documents, papers, letters. Operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign.
Then i was off to continue my adventure overseas in europe. The fourth tank was commanded by jule braatz, a recently married 26yearold sergeant from wausau, wisconsin. Gina dinicolo does a great job with this book and the detailed story of the 761st tank battalion during ww ii. The battalion participated in combat operations throughout northern europe until ve day.
Typewritten 101 pages manuscript written by retired colonel charles l. War history of the sixth tank battalion war history of the. This incident, reported in the 709th tank battalion book 335 days in combat, is not the same as i witnessed. Battle of the, 19441945, campaigns, history, regimental histories, tank warfare, united states, united states. The tank busters the history of the 607th tank destroyer battalion in combat on the western front. The infantrymen dismounted frequently to screen suspected high ground to the flanks, and the tank battalions liaison plane patrolled the area well ahead of the column. Oehl they deployed under the operational control of the 1st marine division and were attached to regimental combat team 5 rct5 upon arrival in theater. The history of the 753rd tank battalion comprises an account of the exploits of this unit since its constitution on january, 1941, until its redesignation as the 77th heavy tank battalion on march 20, 1949. Our battalion, the 899th tank destroyer battalion, was activated on july 1, 1940.
The use of unit histories and personal accounts will be. I am a nurse currently caring for a former member of this unit. Jun 23, 2019 707th tank battalion in world war ii by raymond e. The document the training and combat history of company d, 19th tank battalion, from may 1943 to july 1945. The opening of 2003 found 2nd tank battalion preparing for deployment to kuwait in support of operation iraqi freedom. While that gives the preferred organisation for both, it doesnt say for certain what they actually used in action.
I scanned the images and text and created word documents for the pages, which i took to kinkos and had them create booklets. Those with a link will take you to a battalion published history. S army military history institute, the patton museum of. The 778th tank battalion, originally the first battalion, 41st armored regiment was organized on september 21, 1943, at camp barkeley, texas. The training and combat history of company d, 19th tank. The 70th armor regiment is an armored tank unit of the united states army. Home world war ii operational documents after action report 775th tank battalion. After action report, 757th tank battalion, feb 44jan 45. Established 16 december 1941, at forrest, tennessee, as a heavy selfpropelled unit. Operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign, november 1943june.
It was one of five tank battalions all independent which landed in normandy on dday 6 june 1944. The book was written by an unknown member of the 752nd, most likely someone in headquarters who had access to the official records before they were. May 21, 2015 the canadian tank corps did not see action and was disbanded after the wars end. The 752nd tank battalion was among the first of 121 tank battalions to be organized during the world war ii era. Ellis tank slid into a bomb crater with four feet of water and flipped over. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After basic training i received advanced training including d series and regular maneuvers. The 747th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european. On april 6, 1945, company a, 36th tank battalion, eighth armored division was given the task of making an end run around an area near berlingson, germany, in an attempt to encircle a large number of german troops. On march 20, 2nd tank battalion led rct5 and 1st marine division across the southern iraqi border. I was assigned to the 36th tank battalion, 8th armored division. After action report, 709th tank battalion, july 44 thru april.
The battalion was formed at randwick sydney in august 1914 not long after the start of ww1. Jun 06, 2006 the battalion landed in southern frace as part of operation dragoon on 15 august 1944. Originally constituted as the 72nd tank battalion medium on january 1941, it was redesignated on 12 may 1941 as the 752nd tank battalion medium. My husband and myself are military history buffs, and have been thoroughly fascinated by this site. It was activated with the thunderbolt division on august 15, 1942 at camp polk. Shortly after the war ended, a wellwritten book called the story of the 752nd was offered for sale to the vets of the unit. The 743rd tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii. These photos are with a few exceptions from the period 1943 to 1945. In this role, it saw action in the mediterranean and european theater of operations, making assault landings and fighting with the 9th infantry division in north africa, and. After action report, 757th tank battalion, feb 44jan 45, apr. It was formed from the 37th armored regiment upon completing training at pine camp ny. The royal australian battalion and company d, 89th medium tank battalion, led the column.
Veteran association history of the first battalion aif during the first world war the battalion was formed at randwick sydney in august 1914 not long after the start of ww1. Although edited for clarity, the historical narrative reflects the original booklet issued to men of the 811th td. Somebody that wasnt there, he would think that youre making that story up. The experience of the 756th tank battalion in world war two. This book does a great job of telling a real story in a compelling way. History of the first battalion aif battalion history book. Operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign, november 1943june 1945. Im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. It is a wonder now what seemed so desirable about such a status but when on 20 sept. Home cgsc student papers operations of the 757th tank battalion, italian campaign, november 1943june 1945.
All material sent by you to the library and identified as 756th tank battalion historical material will forever be cataloged as such and made available for future researchers wishing to research the 756th tank battalion. Veteran association history of the first battalion aif during the first world war. He left a copy of the history of the 745th tank battalion. They could have possibly been in england before landing at north africa. Very soon after the redesignation the battalion moved from camp gordon to ft. Belgium holds a ceremony and a remembrance for the soldiers of his battallion every several years and the family members get the opportunity to experience the trip these soldiers made in germany and belgium. An oral history of the 712th tank battalion in world war ii. The history of the 8 th armored division showed that we crossed it at wessel. Army as m4 sherman medium tank hull number unknown. An oral history of the 712th tank battalion in world war ii kindle edition by elson, aaron. The 192nd tank battalion of the united states army was a federalized army national guard unit activated in november 1940.
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