607th Tank Destroyer Battalion

The US Army's 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion was activated during World War II as part of the American program to create units specialized in fighting enemy armor. These tank destroyer battalions were designed to support infantry and armored divisions by providing mobile and concentrated anti-tank support.

After training in the United States, the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion was deployed to Europe in 1944, participating in World War II operations on the Western Front. It was engaged in the French campaign after the Normandy landings, operating in support of US divisions to counter German counterattacks and protect the flanks of the advancing forces.

During the summer and fall of 1944, the battalion participated in the advance through France, crossing the Seine and Moselle rivers and advancing toward Lorraine. It was engaged in combat to reduce pockets of German resistance and secure strategic routes, particularly during operations around cities and fortified areas.

During the winter of 1944-1945, the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion participated in missions to support American forces during the Battle of the Bulge, operating in sectors threatened by the German offensive and contributing to the stabilization of the front and the recapture of lost positions.

In 1945, the battalion participated in the final Allied offensive in Germany. It was engaged in the Rhineland and the advance into central Germany, contributing to the reduction of pockets of resistance and the capture of cities and prisoners until the German surrender in May 1945.

The 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion's service record includes campaign credits for Northern France, Lorraine, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central Europe. The unit was employed throughout the conflict in support of American divisions, participating in anti-tank combat and protecting forces during the Allied advance from France to the heart of Germany.