American tank destroyer battalions often supported allied troopsincluding british, french, and brazilian unitsin italy, as well. World war ii operational documents about this collection. The 630th tank destroyer battalion was activated 15 december 1941 at ft. The 612th tank destroyer battalion was a unit of the united states army during world war ii. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Colonel in the army rotc corps of cadets at penn state, he was called to service in world war ii with the 610th tank destroyer battalion attached to various infantry divisions in gen. It was sent to england and equipped with the m10 tank destroyer. Additional information, on 21 december 1941, a provisional antitank battalion of the 76th field artillery brigade was activated as the 776th tank destroyer battalion. The battalion was activated on 15 december 1941 at fort benning, georgia. After action report, 629th tank destroyer battalion, july.
Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle. History of the 628th tank destroyer battalion 19411945 19450607 the history of the 628th tank destroyer bn. In august, it fought near mortain during operation cobra, the allied breakout from normandy. Cline was born 10 august 1935, in neodesha, kansas. Aug sept 44, oct 44, dec 44 610th tank destroyer battalion on. Private first class cappy, us ranger, 2nd ranger battalion, france 1944. Disembarked in france from england on 24 july 1944 with. Three tank destroyer battalions the 610th, the 703rd, and the 740th, each. The 654th landed at omaha beach on 11 july 1944 to fight in the normandy campaign and was sent into combat on the next day near fallot. He rose to the rank of captain in the position of battalion s2.
Arriving on the normandy coast in october, they moved to the metz, france, area, seeing their first action in late november. After early training on selfpropelled tank destroyers, it was converted to a towed battalion equipped with towed 3 antitank guns in. Welcome to wesley johnstons somewhat reluctant battle of the bulge ardennes offensive web page, part of the 7th armored division web site. Their sacrifice and valor during 605 days in combat, 515 of them on the line, distinguish the men of the 645th tank destroyer battalion. 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 antitank batteries and antitank platoons of the 59th field artillery brigade of the 34th infantry division. It played an instrumental role in defending hofen during the battle of the bulge. 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. Bills remains were returned from france in 1949 to arlington national cemetery to rest in peace among many comradesinarms.
Richard dick duchossois, major, united states army. History text from the book the tank killers by harry yeide. Although edited for clarity, the historical narrative reflects the original booklet issued to men of the 811th td. The assault force the normandy invasion us army center of. In 1953, shortly after graduation from high school, he enlisted in the kansas army national guard ksarng as a private 1, beginning the life of military service. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. Rob, who runs the td website, also wisely provided a link so that one can choose to download just the unit roster.
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. 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. The 610th tank destroyer battalion imperial war museums. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann, 1946 edition, in english. The 610th td battalion was converted from towed to selfpropelled with the new m36 in. A preliminary copy was published in the units hellcat newsletter while they were on occupational duty in nurnberg, germany. Commanding officer 601st tank destroyer battalion attached to the 3rd infantry division rock of the marne commanding officer 607th tank destroyer battalion company i,335th infantry regiment,84th infantry division the railsplitters. To that end, the army provided copies of documents produced by field units to the college. The division records are less useful than the aars and journals of the three infantry regiments. Introduction and development variants combat record europe 194445 postwar. Campaigns, regimental histories, united states, united states.
While skewed rule books and lack of armored doctrine in dealing with tank. Aug sept 44, oct 44, dec 44 paperback january 12, 20 by 610th tank destroyer battalion creator see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tank busters 3, the history of the 628th tank destroyer battalion. Fought in area of maknassy and ferryville, tunisia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The panther press books about tds td soldiers margraten td. Aug sept 44, oct 44, dec 44 book online at best prices in india on. The 614th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. History main page organization campaigns and battles medal of honor citations. Barkeley, texas issued special order number 88 activating the 610th tank destroyer battalion light towed. This book is respectfully dedicated to the memory of lieutenant colonel william l. The 610th at the time of activation was in the latter group.
Mcgrann, the 610th tank destroyer battalion pittsburgh, pa. A mean 600 miles aboard boxcars took the men of the battalions special unit to le harve, france, and on october 1, 1945, the embarkation to the u. The evolution and demise of us tank destroyer doctrine. 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. For now, this is primarily a link page, a focal point for battle of the bulge ardennes offensive information on the web. Duchossois was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the infantry and reported to camp robinson in little rock, arkansas, for training. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann, 1946 edition, in english the 610th tank destroyer battalion.
Dedication page to the extraordinary men of the 899th tdb. He saw them through training and landing on utah beach but was killed just east of argentan on. The unit was activated in 1942 and trained through the late summer of 1944. The battalion participated in five major campaigns normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, and central europe, primarily with the 1st infantry division. 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. The m36 90mm gun motor carriage was the most powerful american tank destroyer of the second world war and was produced by mounting a 90mm antiaircraft gun on the chassis of the m10 3in gun motor carriage one of the first attempts to mount a 90mm gun was the t53 project of. The 601st tank destroyer battalion was a battalion of the united states army active during world war ii. Seek, strike and destroy, the history of the 636th tank destroyer battalion unit history book.
The 610th, the 703rd, and the 740th tank destroyer battalions. 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. Object details category books related period second world war content creator mcgrann, roy t. The assault force the normandy invasion us army center. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. The 648th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war the battalion was activated at camp bowie on 6 march 1943, formed around a cadre drawn from the 628th tank destroyer battalion. Tank destroyer battalion united states news newspapers books scholar jstor january 20. Click on a file to view army morning reports and rosters from wwi, wwii, korea and vietnam.
The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during. Armys use of tank destroyers in world war ii, particularly. Herold took command of the 610th td bn in november of 1942. He served most of his duty, however, with the 610th tank destroyer battalion, which he notes in his interview was a relatively new. Coastal artillery morning reports 60th field artillery battalion morning reports 60th infantry regiment morning reports 610th tank destroyer battalion morning reports 61st armored infantry battalion morning reports 61st station hospital morning. It was the first of the newly formed tank destroyer battalions to see combat, and the only one to fight as a pure tank destroyer force. The specialized tank destroyer unit was attached to various organizations during the war.
An informal history of the 776th tank destroyer battalion. Dobyns, samuel 26th infantry regiment, 1st infantry division 557. The only unit with an authenticated shoulder patch separate from the black panther is the 802 nd tank destroyer battalion. The 610th tank destroyer battalion by roy t mcgrann. In december, 1944, the twelve 3inch guns of company a were integrated into the defensive positions of the 395th infantry regiment. The battalion was activated on 15 december 1941 at fort benning. Home world war ii operational documents after action report, 629th tank destroyer battalion, july, aug 44, june 45. Who we are want to volunteer schedule of events venturing crew. A book entitled the 610th tank destroyer battalion april 10, 1942december 7, 1945 was written by major roy t. Highroad was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war.
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