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Author:

Wilson, Joe, 1955-

Title:

The 784th Tank Battalion in World War II : history of an African American armored unit in Europe / Joe Wilson, Jr. ; foreword by Bill Smith ; afterword by Joseph E. Wilson, Sr.

Publisher:

McFarland,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

x, 205 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.

Subject:

United States.--Tank Battalion (Light), 784th.--Tank Battalion (Light), 784th.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American.
United States.--Army--African American troops
African American soldiers--History--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front
World War, 1939-1945--Tank warfare

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-199) and index.

Summary:

"Chronicles history of first African Americans serving in armored units, service of 784th Tank Battalion. Observations and comments from veterans of the battalion, it paints a vivid picture of World War II as seen through the eyes of soldiers who had to confront second-class treatment by their army and fellow soldiers while enduring the horrors of war"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786427582 (alk. paper)
9780786427581 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)71286692

LCCN:

2006029579

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)