They made a good first impression, but I have no faith in the inherent fighting ability of the race. This was what General Patton declared after inspecting the 761st Tank Battalion in 1944, on the eve ...

In the case of the men of the 761st Tank Battalion, that ethic was suppressed, repressed, and directly denied by many, to include the War Department, to these people who fought so gallantly with ...

Author Charles W. Sasser, known for his adventurous writing and diverse career, stopped by the Coca-Cola Porch to talk about ...

Robert Curtis Andry, a World War II veteran from Mobile County, has passed away at the age of 99. Andry, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in March, will be laid to rest this week.

Robert C. Andry, one of the last remaining members in Alabama of the famed 761st Black Tank Battalion. The 92nd Infantry Division Buffalo Soldiers of WWII and the Patriot Guard Riders will pay ...

The first African American armored unit to see combat in WWII, the 761st Tank Battalion made history and contributed mightily to victory. Praised by no less than George Patton, the 761st is also known ...

Corporal Andry had many titles including Buffalo Soldier, one of General George Patton’s panthers, and one of the last remaining members in Alabama of the 761st black tank battalion of World War II.

Race relations and the fight for ethnic equality have been an ongoing pursuit since the birth of the nation. Every facet of society has an integration story, including the military. The Fighting ...

Smithsonian Channel kicks off its nationwide free preview event today, running through March 30, offering Canadian cable-TV ...