743rd Tank Battalion
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The 743rd Tank Battalion was an independent tank battalion that participated in the European Theater of Operations with the United States Army in World War II. It was one of five tank battalions (all independent) which landed in Normandy on D-Day (6 June 1944). The battalion participated in combat operations throughout northern Europe until V-E Day. It was inactivated on 27 November 1945.
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743rd Tank Battalion | |
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Active | 1942–45 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Tank/armor |
Size | Battalion |
Motto(s) | "We Keep the Faith" |
Equipment | M4 Sherman M5 Stuart |
Campaign credit | World War II
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