After action report, 745th tank battalion, june dec 1944. Army and navy, such as ship logs, records of unit history. Army sherman tanks attempted to land at utah beach in support of the 4th infantry division. Patterson has served as battalion motor officer, s3 and executive officer. Omaha beachhead, 6 june us army center of military history. It was one of four tank battalions all independent which landed in normandy on dday 6 june 1944. This book is the unit history of the 745th tank battalion in world war ii. It was one of five tank battalions all independent that landed in normandy on dday 6 june 1944. Formed from 67th infantry medium tanks at fort meade, maryland, on 15 june 1940 under lt. Aug 17, 2016 bayonets affixed, the solders are scrambling for cover, firing and advancing behind a sherman tank of the 754th tank battalion as it progresses forward through the dense jungle. 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, brigades, divisions, and corps. The 745th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european.
The 741st waged a grueling war that began on dday when twentyseven of its amphibious tanks sank and hapless crewmen perished in the frigid water. Redesignated from the 44th antitank battalion provisional at fort dix, new jersey, on 15 december, 1941. Ransom, plus a cadre of old army men from the 15th infantry regiment to help train us, we began. I thought it would be a good idea to preserve the content for my three nephews, so they would know more about their grandfather. Historical service, attached to first army, and by the historical section. Fox company, 2nd battalion of the 16th infantry was the first unit in the 1st division to take part in an offensive operation when fox company supported by charlie company, 1st battalion, and george company, 3rd battalion supported by tanks from 1st armored assaulted the.
Jun 23, 2019 1 edition of 707th tank battalion in world war ii found in the catalog. History of the 745th tank battalion, august 1942 to june 1945. Nasa sends generated thoughts and generated feelings to control a human being. Those with a link will take you to a battalion published history. The scene he described on omaha beach typified his battalions first hours in combat. The needs of combat allow them to disregard flawed prewar doctrin. Us army units book 2 boxes 127489 33rd armored regiment. Our battalion, the 899th tank destroyer battalion, was activated on july 1, 1940. Oct 01, 2002 battalion in the days advance were 4 killed and 27 wounded. This book is brought to you for free and open access by the world war collections at bangor community. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. In those days, it was known as the 99th infantry battalion anti tank.
Comfort is listed in the book and can also be seen on the photo of d company 4th from right. This index lists the army units for which records are available at the. The tank at the forefront of the shot is lucky legs ii, clearly a later. The battalion fought in northern france, pushed through the siegfried line, fought in the battle of the bulge and attacked across the rhine and roer rivers. This torture of mine isnt the battle of the bulge but its my war and i hope he is proud of what i have done during the course of it. The 745th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii.
Supported by a platoon of tanks from company c, 745th tank battalion, the battalion left the colleville area at in two columns and reached the aure at 1440. History of the 745th tank battalion books ww ii us. Home world war ii operational documents history, 717th tank battalion. Still further east, a second crossing of the aure was effected by the 2d battalion of the 18th infantry.
Listed below are some books that might be of interest to brother tankers. Home world war ii operational documents 746th tank battalion. If perchance in the postwar world you encounter a man who says that he fought in europe with the 745th tank battalion, salute him and offer him a drink for you have encountered one of the best soldiers in the world. The tank at the forefront of the shot is lucky legs ii, clearly a later iteration of a previously destroyed or abandoned armored vehicle. It is an actionbyaction account of their battles, victories, and losses including many photographs. The battalion participated in combat operations throughout northern europe until ve day. The battalion entered combat in normandy in july 1944 with the 5th infantry division and fought across france with the 95th infantry division. The 745th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in. Fifteen years ago, this coming may 19, 1958 the 745th r. The 735th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii. Mcclintock served with the 741st tank battalion in world war ii. Insured package shipping is mandatory for this item. 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. The 70th tank battalion was comprised of three tank companies, each with 16 sherman tanks.
Csi publications cover a variety of military history topics. The tank busters the history of the 607th tank destroyer battalion in combat on the western front. You can support the site by donating items stickers, papers, books, pdf. The former 323rd was redesignated as the 29th tank battalion on 27 october 1950 at fort hood, tx as a. For example, the original book had pictures and captions spread across two pages where the picture on one page had the. Detailed description of the collection series abstract.
Army tank combat in the european theater from the battle of the bulge to germanys surrender steven j. From world war ii to operation iraqi freedom, a recurring trend can be seen. Retyped version with difficult to see photos, but it is a searchable document within adobe acrobat. The 745th was attached to the 1st infantry division and stayed with the. Bayonets affixed, the solders are scrambling for cover, firing and advancing behind a sherman tank of the 754th tank battalion as it progresses forward through the dense jungle. The 745th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations eto with the united states army in world war ii. The 745th was attached to the 1st infantry division and stayed with the big red one throughout its european tour of combat. History of the 745th tank battalion, august 1942 to june. The battle of elsenborn ridge refers to the northernmost german attacks during the battle of the bulge. Army transportation corps was activated at the army service forces unit training center at canp harrahan later camp plauche new orleans, louisiana with colonel william p. On the battlefield, combat leaders develop integrated, combinedarms units, with combatproven tactics and techniques.
This is real history, real soldiers, and real combat. Patterson has been a member of the 745th tank battalion since august of 1942 when the battalion was activated from a cadre of the 191st tank battalion. Though previously inactivated, the 752nd tank battalion was officially redesignated as the 323rd heavy tank battalion at newark, nj on 25 january 1949, and was inactivated 31 july 1950. Those with a link will take you to a battalionpublished history.
Home world war ii operational documents 745th tank battalion. Veterans history project world war ii series only page 1 of 35 last updated. He left a copy of the history of the 745th tank battalion. The 756th tank battalion in the battle of cassino, 1944 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Following the fall of aachen, units of the battalion remained in defensive positions to the east and northeast of the city until relieved by the 750th tank battalion, attached to general terry allens 104th infantry division, on november 9 and 10. All donations send to this specific paypal address will be used for acquiring books or other. His was the first tank unit to land in south korea in early july 1950.
Each aar does include individual listings of casualties and recommendations for awards, so if your wifes grandfather was ever wounded or recommended for any. Unit citation and campaign participation credit register pdf. The report at that last address does list an annex iii roster, 746th tank battalion, but unfortunately that particular annex doesnt appear to have been scanned or otherwise included. You have encountered a man who has contributed a great deal toward ending the conquests of the nazis and bringing peace to the world. There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach. World war ii armed forces orders of battle and organizations.
Redesignated 70th light tank battalion 7 october 1941. Some about our usmc tanker predecessors, some about our time by tankers or tankers are in the book and some about the new breed of usmc tankers. A history of the 23rd tank battalion 12th armored division. Book 8 infantry regiments 163rd regiment tank destroyer battalions box 14041567. Very soon after the redesignation the battalion moved from camp gordon to ft. It is a wonder now what seemed so desirable about such a status but when on 20 sept. It was one of five tank battalions all independent which landed in normandy on dday june 6, 1944. Fox company, 2nd battalion of the 16th infantry was the first unit in the 1st division to take part in an offensive operation when fox company supported by charlie company, 1st battalion, and george company, 3rd battalion supported by tanks from 1st armored assaulted the le senia airfield just south of oran, algeria. Aug 12, 2016 the 745th tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii. Zaloga beautifully illustrated with more than 1,200 photos of american tanks and armored vehicles and includes all varieties of american armor, from shermans to hellcats, plus many photos of german tanks. This is a rare book of a small unit and a must have for the wwii history buff or anyone with a specific interest in d day, the 1st division or the 745th tank battalion.
My grandfather was the commander of the 740th tank battallion that saved the country of belgium from the german forces. My father, olin garner johnston, served in the 745th tank battalion during world war ii. The 745th tank battalion participated in the normandy, northern france. November, 2014 i just found a pdf version of the history online. Unit history 302745tk 1944a restricted circulation. For example, the 745th tank battalion was not assigned to the. The unit shipped out on january 2, 1944, and arrived at gourock, scotland, in january, 1944. The 741st tank battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the european theater of operations with the united states army in world war ii.
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