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The 717th Tank Battalion was an Independent tank battalion which fought in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. They were attached to the 79th Infantry Division.
| 717th Tank Battalion | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Tank battalion |
| Engagements | World War II |
The Battalion entered the war against Germany during its final stages, with its first shot in combat during the crossing of the Rhine River on 24 March 1945.
Gallery
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717th Tank Battalion supporting 79th Infantry Division soldiers near the Rhine river. -
717th Tank Battalion carrying 79th Infantry Division soldiers into combat near the Rhine.
References
edit- United States Army, "717th Tank Battalion record" (1946). World War Regimental Histories. 25.
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