6th:32nd Armor

• Formation: The 6th Battalion, 32nd Armor was originally constituted on 28 August 1941 as Company F, 32nd Armored Regiment, an element of the 3rd Armored Division. • World War II Service: As part of the 3rd Armored Division, the 32nd Armor participated in the Normandy campaign, fighting through France, Belgium, and into Germany, earning multiple unit awards. • Cold War Era: Throughout the Cold War, the 6th Battalion, 32nd Armor was stationed in West Germany, serving as part of the United States' forward-deployed forces to deter Soviet aggression. • Nickname: The 32nd Armor Regiment was known as "Victory or Death," a testament to its fighting spirit and historical tenacity in battle. • Reorganizations: The unit underwent several redesignations and reorganizations, reflecting changes in U.S. Army doctrine and structure, including its activation and inactivation at various points in the 20th century. • Desert Storm Participation: Elements of the 32nd Armor, including associated battalions, participated in Operation Desert Storm, contributing to the ground assault that liberated Kuwait in 1991. • Training and Readiness: The battalion was known for its high standards of training and readiness, regularly participating in joint NATO exercises such as REFORGER (Return of Forces to Germany). • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 32nd Armor Regiment's insignia features a gold tank on a green background, symbolizing its armored capabilities and its motto, "Victory or Death." • Decorations: The regiment and its battalions have received several decorations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and foreign awards for actions in World War II. • Legacy: Although the 6th Battalion, 32nd Armor is currently inactive, its lineage and honors are carried on by other active units within the Armor Branch, preserving its storied legacy.