The 761st Black Battalion

This article serves as a great starting point for any students curious about the overall impact the 761^st had on the war effort. The article begins with a brief overview of the battalion’s origin and tells the story behind the battalion’s nickname “the Black Panthers” and motto of “Come Out Fighting.” After being encouraged by Army general George S. Patton’s famous speech, the battalion went on to fight in some of the most famous battles. Throughout the war there were several examples of heroism among the soldiers.

If you would like to learn about the general battles or focus on certain examples of heroism among soldiers such as the famous Jackie Robinson, Staff Sgt. Ruben Rivers, Sgt. Warren Crecy or Capt. Long use this article as a starting off point.

The Original Black Panthers Fought in the 761st Tank Battalion During WWIIThese African American heroes battled the Nazis, but were still treated as second-class citizens in their home country.

The Black Panthers Enter Combat: The 761st Tank Battalion, November 1944 | The National WWII Museum | New OrleansThe men of the African American 761st Tank Battalion entered combat at Morville-les-Vic on November 7, 1944. In an "inferno" of battle, they proved their worth in the first of a series of hard fought battles.