6:68th Armor

The 6th Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment (6/68th Armor) traces its lineage to the formation of the 68th Armor Regiment in 1940 as part of the U.S. Army’s armored force expansion during World War II. Throughout its service, elements of the unit participated in key campaigns in Europe, including the Rhineland and Central Europe operations. During the Cold War, 6/68th Armor was stationed in West Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s forward-deployed forces, contributing to NATO’s deterrence mission. The battalion continued to serve in various capacities until its inactivation, reflecting the evolving structure and needs of the U.S. Army’s armored forces.