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752nd DUI

752nd Tank Battalion
in World War II

752nd Tank Battalion Insignia


The men of the 752nd Tank Battalion distinguished themselves in some of the most difficult combat in the Italian Campaign. They recorded the highest number of consecutive combat days for any battalion in the entire Fifth Army (341), and became the only independent tank battalion in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations to receive the Presidential Unit Citation. This website is respectfully dedicated to the men of the 752nd Tank Battalion, who are more than justified in their pride.

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  • Insignia of the 752
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  • Awards & Decorations
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  • Casualties & Honor Roll
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  • Welcome!

    Thanks for visiting the 752nd Tank Battalion in WWII website, and for your interest in the 752nd Tank Battalion!

    Comments or questions are welcome from anyone who is interested in the men, vehicles, or history of the 752nd.
    If you are related to a 752nd vet, I would be especially honored to hear from you.

    To contact me, please click here, or on the link at the bottom of this page, or simply email me at 752ndTank@gmail.com.

    Bob Holt
    Webmaster, Historian, Author, and Proud Son of a 752nd Combat Tanker




    Special Features


    UPDATED!
    752nd Tank Battalion Insignia
    Now updated with several new and unusual variants of the 752nd shoulder
    patch, scroll, and distinctive unit insignia. Click on the link above to
    jump to the Insignia page.


    NEW!
    752nd Tank YouTube Channel
    I created a You Tube channel featuring a small collection of U.S. Army
    Signal Corps motion picture films of the 752nd Tank Battalion in action.
    Click on the external link above to exit 752Tank.com and view the videos.


    752nd vs. 29th Tank Battalion Insignia Differences
    Ebay has prompted a flood of 29th Tank Battalion DUIs that are being
    passed off as 752nd DUIs. Here's a detailed visual guide to the fine
    points that distinguish the two insignia.


    WWII Tank Helmet M-1938 & Related Equipment
    The original and most authoritative online reference source providing
    a comprehensive overview of the M-1938 tanker helmet and all of its
    commonly worn accessories. It includes a brief synopsis of the design
    and development of the helmet, as well as many wartime and modern
    photos to illustrate design features. Photos and technical descriptions
    explain a wide range of accessories used with the M-1938 helmet, such
    as headsets, microphones, goggles, etc.


    Rocket Tanks in the 752nd Tank Battalion
    A detailed history of the development and use of rocket tanks
    in the 752nd Tank Battalion, including photos and technical data.


    M5A1 Light Tank Restoration Project
    See an M5A1 Stuart light tank beautifully restored
    as a 752nd Tank Battalion combat vehicle.


    Tragedies of War: A 752nd Medic's Story
    A tragic story of the life and death of PFC Armando Achino, a 752nd Medic
    killed in action near Rome, 4 June 1944. A touching story by Mauro Mazzia.



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    Website created by Bob Holt, son of Sgt. Raymond Holt of B Company.
    Website developed by Sharon Holt, granddaughter of Raymond Holt.

    Website Last Updated
    29 February 2024

    Website Originally Launched 25 August 2002
    (Formerly http://www.752ndtank.com)

    Website Relaunched 25 February 2015
    (Currently http://www.752tank.com)

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