5.2K views · 3 comments | “761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers” is a new @history documentary about the true story of the first Black tank unit to serve in combat during World War II. Executive producer @morganfreeman and director Phil Bertelsen joined Washington Post Live today to discuss the documentary, the battles the soldiers faced in Europe and the racism they experienced at home. Watch more by tapping the link in our bio. | Washington Post Live | Facebook

17K views · 699 reactions | 761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers tells the true story of the first Black tank unit to service in combat during World War II. Explore the major battles they faced both overseas in combat and back home in the U.S. #761stTankBattalion premieres Sunday, August 20 at 8/7c | HISTORY | Facebook