8th Tank Bn

The 8th Tank Battalion was an armored unit of the United States Army, activated during World War II as part of the 4th Armored Division. The battalion played a crucial role in the European Theater, participating in the breakout from Normandy, the liberation of France, and the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Renowned for its speed and aggressiveness, the 8th Tank Battalion earned a distinguished reputation for spearheading advances and overcoming enemy defenses. After the war, the battalion was inactivated but its legacy continues to be honored within U.S. armored forces history.