Jeremy met norbert while working on other projects and realized that his story needed to be told in full. Donald was part of the 610th tank destroyer battalion, which was attached to the 80th infantry division. Home units battalions 600s679th tank destroyer battalion aa 679th tank destroyer battalion aa unit history. Yearbook 1942, fort bragg, nc includes a short history and photos of unit personnel in 1942. The 773rd tank destroyer battalion at the falaise pocket, 1944. A minor point of annoyance is the use of the word doughs to describe american forces, the first time it,s mildly amusing but by the 100th it is really annoying. The 824th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Although edited for clarity, the historical narrative reflects the original booklet issued to men of the 811th td. Most of these kills were made in or near the villages against. Tank busters, the 607th tank destroyer battalion by walt. Is there a roster or some place to find information on 635th. Seek, strike and destroy, the history of the 636th tank destroyer battalion unit history book. The 628th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Dec 06, 2010 a history of the unit from its inception at ft dix, camp hood, camp atterbury and deployment to europe. They arrived at cherbourg, france, on 23 september, 1944 and were later converted to m36 destroyers 5 months later. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. May 11, 2012 the logo of a tank destroyers, is a orange circle containing a black panther crushing a tank in its teeth. History text from the book the tank killers by harry yeide. Tank destroyer brigades and groups quartermaster section. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. A history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 is the name of the excellent history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, written and published in 1995 by 814th reconnaissance company veteran calvin c. What caught my eye were the many articles he has posted, including a letter written by a donald a. An informal history of the 776th tank destroyer battalion. Committed to battle 20 february 1943 at kasserine pass in tunisia.
Moved to the ardennes sector in early december, where the battalion was deployed with the 106th infantry division in the path of the german offensive. The 692nd tank destroyer battalion was originally trained using m10 destroyers but were eventually converted to a towed 3 battalion in march, 1944 prior to shipping overseas. Fought in area of maknassy and ferryville, tunisia. Notable black units in wwii 5th platoon reenactors. It played an instrumental role in defending hofen during the battle of the bulge. Mel johnson served in the tank destroyer battalion in wwii. The book is almost worth the price just for the rare photographs of the porsche tiger tank destroyers, essentially unique to this unit. The only unit with an authenticated shoulder patch separate from the black panther is the 802 nd tank destroyer battalion. A comprehensive index covers every tank destroyer battalion formed with a thumbnail history. An independent battalion, it was attached to the 95th, 90th and 87th infantry divisions during world war ii. The 612th tank destroyer battalion was a unit of the united states army during world war ii. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns.
The 827th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. As such, they, advise commanders on coordination, employment, and distribution of tank destroyer and antitank units, direct training of tank destroyer units, assist in establishing antitank. History of the 609th tank destroyer battalion written in 1988, by col. It draws heavily on the records of the tank destroyer battalions and the units with. See more of 704 tank destroyer battalion on facebook. It played an instrumental role in defending hofen during the battle. Activated on 26 june, 1943, at camp hood, texas, as one of several battalions with black enlisted personnel and mostly white officers. A book entitled the 610th tank destroyer battalion april 10, 1942december 7, 1945 was written by major roy t. Digitized by the combined arms research library carl digital library, us army combined arms center. A minor point of annoyance is the use of the word doughs to describe american forces, the first time it,s mildly amusing but by the 100th it is. Although edited for clarity, the historical narrative reflects the original booklet issued to men of the. Book from osprey publishing about us tank and tank destroyers battalions. Tunisia, naplesfoggia, normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, central europe.
History of the 612th tank destroyer battalion written by members of the unit and printed by novy vsetisk of pizen, czechoslovakia in 1945. Whether you are looking for reports from a short period or time or whether you need reports covering the entire war, our military research specialists can locate the morning reports and rosters of the army unit you are researching. This independent tank destroyer battalion served with the 5th armored division, the 3rd armored division, and the 82nd airborne. Im trying to identify the owner of an ike jacket with a tank destroyer patch on the left shoulder. Landed in italy in late october 1943, located in vicinity of pignataro in the migniano sector as of december. After action report 702nd tank destroyer battalion, june 44. The book chronicles the military service of norbert gerling through his training, assignment to company c of the 609th tank destroyer battalion and service in europe. Had a couple tell me about the day they captured goering. Victory td history of the 628th tank destroyer battalion. Headquarters and headquarters company, 1st tank destroyer group activated 30 march 1942. In august 1942 the 632 td battalion moved to the then camp tamborine after training on antitank ranges at camp mangalore, victoria. History page for the 633rd tank destroyer battalion of wwii. It first saw combat in july 1944, when it deployed into the normandy beachhead in preparation for the breakout into france by lieutenant general george pattons third army.
Contains a detailed history of this tank destroyer unit in the european theater in world war two, many photos, drawings and a complete battalion roster by company. It is my hope that this site may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii and in life. Training intensified with emphasis on beach defence and jungle warfare. Another tank destroyer was the maresal, which is credited with being the inspiration for the german jagdpanzer 38t. Great photos, cartoon illustrations, and time lines of travels and strikes. Campaigns, regimental histories, united states, united states. The 605th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during world war ii the battalion was formed in march 1941 as the 5th infantry division provisional antitank battalion, and on 16 december was redesignated as the 605th tank destroyer battalion, in line with the reorganisation of the anti tank force. For family and friends to share information, photos, and comments about the 607th tank destroyer battalion, and personnel, during ww ii.
I know the 702nd tank destroyer bn was attached to the 2nd armored division for the duration of the war. Tank busters 3, the history of the 628th tank destroyer battalion. The battalion had approximately 640 officers and enlisted men assigned to three tank companies. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. It saw service during 194445 in the european theater of operations, primarily attached to the 100th infantry division in an infantry support role. The unit was activated in 1942 and trained through the late summer of 1944. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann. Established december 19, 1941, at camp shelby, ms, from personnel of the 37nd infantry division.
One of the first tank destroyer battalions to be organized in the united states army, the 634th tank destroyer battalion less the pioneer company, was activated at camp claiborne, louisiana on 16 december 1941 from the anti tank batteries and anti tank platoons of the 59th field artillery brigade of the 34th infantry division. The book is an excellent, rare and therefore important record of a wehrmacht heavy tank destroyer battalion, concentrating mainly on the second half of the second world war. The battalion participated in five major campaigns normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, and central europe, primarily with the 1st infantry division. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is the story of the 607th tank destroyer battalion s fight across europe. Arrived liverpool, england, on 15 october, 1944 and at omaha beach with towed guns two days later. The application of tank destroyer doctrine in the field a thesis submitted to the department of history university of new orleans in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts in history by logan gross ba, loyola university new orleans, 20 may 2017.
The 818th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during world war ii. The 809th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war the battalion was activated on 18 march 1942, and remained in the united states until november 1944, when it was moved to the united kingdom. The panther press books about tds td soldiers margraten td. This is a great little book covering the actions of the 636th td unit. Gilligan 3d platoon, company c, 55th armored engineer batialion one platoon, company c, 609th tank destroyer. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann, 1946 edition, in english. Published at the end of the war by the men of the unit and printed by anton pustet in salzburg, austria. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units early in wwii. It is the 774th tank destroyer unit book, printed in nurnberg germany. During ww ii the command and general staff colleges primary mission was to train large numbers of captains and majors to be staff officers in battalions. Tank destroyer the 692nd tank destroyer battalion was. Buy us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders by zaloga, steven j.
Home world war ii operational documents after action report 702nd tank destroyer battalion, june 44 may 45. A history of americas world war ii tank destroyer force paperback may 3, 2010. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders zaloga, steven j. Disembarked in france from england on 24 july, 1944, with towed guns and entered the line near colombieres. Along with his book, terry has many other items relating to wwi and wwii available for purchase. In december, 1944, the twelve 3 inch guns of company a were integrated into the. The combat history of german heavy antitank unit 653 in. This book not only reveals the technical details and origins of the 601st tank destroyer battalion, it places the reader on the front lines of the european war. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
The tank destroyer battalions were all organized with 3 companies, each company was. 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. I had the chance to meet some of these veterans in 2000. Wwii reenactment group, chartered by historical reenactment society. I have a greatuncle who served in the 635th td battalion during world war ii. The 614th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Advanced across france with the 28th infantry division to luxembourg. In this book, the author recounts the dramatic and sometimes overlooked story of the men in the american tank destroyer battalion. It was one of only two battalions equipped with jagdtiger tank destroyers, and served exclusively on the western front. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders. Its one of the many little things that movies and books dont capture. Additional information, on 21 december 1941, a provisional antitank battalion of the 76th field artillery brigade was activated as the 776th tank destroyer battalion.
It also has the distinction of being the last tank destroyer battalion to be activated. Additionally, personnel assigned as instructors to the tank destroyer school at camp hood wore a black felt triangle, point up, emblazoned with skull and crossed bones and the word instructor, all in orange. A preliminary copy was published in the units hellcat newsletter while they were on occupational duty in nurnberg, germany. Highroad was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 644th tank destroyer battalion minus one company employed its selfpropelled 3inch guns with such effect as to destroy 17 tanks, disable 3, and knock out 2 german assault guns. Is there a roster or some place to find information on 635th tank destroyer battalion. This site is dedicated to the men that served our country in tank destroyers. The specialized tank destroyer unit was attached to various organizations during the war.
Bills remains were returned from france in 1949 to arlington national cemetery to rest in peace among many comradesinarms. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445. Arriving on the normandy coast in october, they moved to the metz, france, area, seeing their first action in late november. M10 wolverine 32nd infantry division 632nd tank destroyer battalion at aitape next photo m10 wolverine image 47 of 76 previous photo. In this video of tank battles of ww2 we will take a closer look at a very smallscale engagement between the with m18 hellcat equipped 3rd platoon, c company of the 704th tank destroyer battalion. Herold shortly after he joined the battalion at camp hood that at some future date the complete story of the outfit would be gathered into one volume and distributed to the members. Tank destroyer battalion battle of the bulge tank destroyer battalion operations in the ardennes introduction the tank destroyer battalion spself propelled commanded by lt col ephr 894th tank destroyer battalion see more. Originally a light towed battalion, they shipped from the san francisco port of embarkation on may 12, 1942 and arrived in australia on may 26, 1942. It was activated in april 1942 as a segregated african american unit, deploying to europe at the end of 1944 and attached to 12th armored division. Aug sept 44, oct 44, dec 44 610th tank destroyer battalion on. M10 wolverine 32nd infantry division 632nd tank destroyer. So this is kinda crazy, and im sure itll be nothing but my curiosity has been piqued now.
Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Details the units fighting and route from utah beach to the end of the european campaign. The 610th tank destroyer battalion introduction this book is the fulfillment of a promise that i made to lt. Mar 30, 2020 books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann, 1946 edition, in english the 610th tank destroyer battalion. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii. After extensive training, i was assigned to the 893rd tank destroyer battalion. The battalion s history is one of courage, determination, and dedication to the cause of freedom and democracy. Two guns of the battalion were damaged beyond recovery. Company c of the original battalion consisted mainly of battery d, 5th field artillery, the only army unit with a continuous history from the revolutionary war.
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