4:73rd Armor

The 4th Battalion, 73rd Armor Regiment (4/73rd Armor) traces its lineage to the 73rd Armor, originally constituted during World War II to provide armored support in major European campaigns. Reactivated and reorganized throughout the Cold War, the battalion served as a key armored force within U.S. Army divisions in Europe, focusing on deterrence and rapid response missions. In later decades, 4/73rd Armor participated in training exercises and deployments, adapting to evolving combat roles and technologies. The unit’s history reflects a legacy of readiness, adaptability, and commitment to U.S. Army armored warfare traditions.