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Home of the WWII 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion

Story of the WWII 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion

A synopsis of how the US became involved in WWII
The creation of Tank Destroyers is examined.
Training Tank Destroyers and the 808th TD Btn
A short history of the greatest army the world has ever known.
The 808th TD Btn was engaged in combat everyday they were online in Europe
      The 808 landed at Utah Beach in France
      The 808 goes into combat in Dieulouard, France
      Who the 808 fought with and what campaigns they were directly involved in.
      Headquarters for the 808th TD Btn in Europe
Victory in Europe
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The 808 TD BTN Go Into Battle

Location of Dieulouard FranceThe 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion landed at Utah Beach on the coast of France on 19 September 1944. A few short days later, on 25 September, 1944, they had marched through war torn France to join the 80th infantry at Dieulouard and officially engaged the war effort in battle. The 808 did not see another day without battle until VE Day 9 months later. It is unclear if the 808th met resistance on their way to Dieulouard, the after action reports are unclear in that respect. (You can click on the map to see a larger, close  up version showing many of the nearby towns.)

 Dieulouard France, 1944

 

This picture was taken in Dueulouard France shortly before the arrival of the 808.

This is the 80th infantry marching German POWs out  of town.

 

 

 

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