761st


1h 12m 2007

Brief Synopsis

761st Tank Battalion became the first African-American armored unit to fight in World War II. At the request of General Patton, they assisted in combat at the Battle of the Bulge. Despite the fact they put their lives on the line to defend their country, they still suffered racism at home.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

761st Tank Battalion became the first African-American armored unit to fight in World War II. At the request of General Patton, they assisted in combat at the Battle of the Bulge. Despite the fact they put their lives on the line to defend their country, they still suffered racism at home.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 2007

Released in United States on Video April 24, 2009

Released in United States on Video April 24, 2009

Shown at Urbanworld VIBE Film Festival in New York City (Documentary Feature Competition) June 21-24, 2007.

Released in United States June 2007 (Shown at Urbanworld VIBE Film Festival in New York City (Documentary Feature Competition) June 21-24, 2007.)