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Black Panthers of WW2

Season 1
This is the incredible true story of the history-making 761st tank battalion, composed entirely of African American servicemen. Through dramatic reconstruction, interviews with veterans and their families, acclaimed actor David Harewood explores the first US armored unit of its kind to enter combat during WWII. Along with fierce fighting abroad, these brave men also had to fight racism at home.
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  1. S1 E1 - Black Panthers of WW2

    October 18, 2021
    44min
    13+
    This is the incredible true story of the history-making 761st tank battalion, composed entirely of African American servicemen. Through dramatic reconstruction, interviews with veterans and their families, acclaimed actor David Harewood explores the first US armored unit of its kind to enter combat during WWII. Along with fierce fighting abroad, these brave men also had to fight racism at home.
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David Harewood

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