612th Tank Destroyer Battalion
The 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion was a unit of the United States Army during World War II. It played an instrumental role in defending Hofen during the Battle of the Bulge. The specialized tank destroyer unit was attached to various organizations during the war. In December, 1944, the twelve 3 inch guns of Company A were integrated into the defensive positions of the 395th Infantry Regiment and were key to keeping the attacking Sixth Panzer Army from gaining essential objectives in the first days of the offensive.
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612th Tank Destroyer Battalion
The 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion was a unit of the United States Army during World War II. It played an instrumental role in defending Hofen during the Battle of the Bulge. The specialized tank destroyer unit was attached to various organizations during the war. In December, 1944, the twelve 3 inch guns of Company A were integrated into the defensive positions of the 395th Infantry Regiment and were key to keeping the attacking Sixth Panzer Army from gaining essential objectives in the first days of the offensive.
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The 612th Tank Destroyer Batta ...... e first days of the offensive.
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"Get There First With the Biggest Guns"
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Logo of all U.S. Tank Destroyer forces
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*Silver Star Medal
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*Belgian Fourragère
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The 612th Tank Destroyer Batta ...... e first days of the offensive.
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