756th Tank Battalion (United States)

756th Tank Battalion
Two M26 Pershings and one M4 Sherman of the 73rd Heavy Tank Battalion at Pusan Docks in South Korea during the Korean War.
Active1941–49; 1949–96
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeArmored
SizeBattalion
Part ofIndependent unit
Motto(s)Honor, Fidelity, Courage
EquipmentM4 Sherman, M26 Pershing (in Korea)
EngagementsWorld War II Korean War
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The 756th Tank Battalion was an independent tank battalion of the United States Army active during World War II and, as the 73rd Tank Battalion, during the early Cold War. It was later redesignated as the 73rd Armor Regiment, and is perpetuated today by the 73rd Cavalry Regiment.