746th Tank Battalion (United States)

The 746th Tank Battalion was an armored unit of the United States Army active during World War II. It participated in multiple campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, providing vital armored support to infantry divisions.

Activated on May 15, 1942, at Camp Cooke, California, the battalion underwent extensive training before deploying to Europe. The 746th Tank Battalion landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, as part of the initial wave. Throughout the Normandy campaign, the battalion supported the 4th Infantry Division, engaging in fierce fighting against German forces.

Following the liberation of France, the 746th Tank Battalion participated in the advance across Europe, seeing action in the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest, the Battle of the Bulge, and the drive into Germany itself. The unit played a critical role in breaching fortified German positions and providing mobile firepower in support of infantry assaults.

The 746th Tank Battalion was known for its tenacity and effectiveness in combat. They were awarded several unit citations for their bravery and contribution to the Allied victory. After the cessation of hostilities in Europe, the battalion performed occupation duties before being inactivated.

The 746th Tank Battalion's service provides an example of the critical role tank battalions played in World War II, assisting in the Allied effort to defeat Nazi Germany.