The Original Black Panthers: 761st Tank Battalion

11:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Saturday 12 October

The Original Black Panthers: 761st Tank Battalion

Documentary recounting the true story of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first black tank unit to serve in combat during the Second World War. Formed in the spring of 1942, these units of soldiers played a significant role in military operations during the war against Nazi Germany

The Original Black Panthers: 761st Tank Battalion airs on Sky History +1 at 11:00 PM, Saturday 12 October. (Subtitles.)

Topics

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

History

News ➝ Current Affairs

Documentary

Morgan Freeman

Executive Producer