"Chronicles history of first African Americans serving in armored units, service of 784th Tank Battalion. Observations and comments from veterans of the battalion, it paints a vivid picture of World War II as seen through the eyes of soldiers who had to confront second-class treatment by their army and fellow soldiers while enduring the horrors of war" -- Provided by publisher.

Double "V" Campaign --Camp Claiborne -- Camp Hood -- Destination ETO -- Baptism of Fire -- Raging Roer River -- Task Force Byrne -- Eighty-eight Alley -- Crossing the Rhine -- Ruhr Pocket -- Eyewitness to Genocide -- Elbe River -- Occupation -- Whatever Happened to the 758th Tank Battalion -- Whatever Happened to the 761st Tank Battalion -- Deactivation.