{"product_id":"black-panthers-gina-dinicolo-9781594162817","title":"The Black Panthers | Gina M. 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DiNicolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWestholme Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e321\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWorld War II, Military History, African American History\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 761st Tank Battalion holds a distinct place in history as the first African American armored unit to enter combat during World War II. Forged at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, in an environment of prejudice where they were often viewed as a mere racial experiment, the \"Black Panthers\" rose above systemic hurdles to become one of the most effective fighting forces in General George S. Patton’s Third Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn this meticulously researched history, Gina M. DiNicolo chronicles the battalion’s harrowing journey—from their early trials on Texas training fields to the brutal front lines of the Ardennes. The narrative details their pivotal contributions, including their role in checking the German advance and relieving Bastogne. Drawing on untapped archival documents and firsthand interviews, DiNicolo offers an unvarnished look at the unit’s resilience and heroism, highlighting the legacy of servicemen like Sgt. Ruben Rivers, who earned the Medal of Honor. Their success in the face of adversity proved that the strength of the American military lay in integration, serving as a catalyst for the future of the armed forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis book is an essential read for military history enthusiasts, students of World War II, and readers interested in the history of civil rights and the evolution of the U.S. military. It provides an inspiring and detailed account of courage under fire and the long struggle for equality in the ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGina M. DiNicolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning journalist and military historian with nearly two decades of experience covering military topics. A 1984 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a career officer in the Marine Corps, she served as a contributing editor at \u003cem\u003eMilitary Officer\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. She resides in Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Black Panthers at War: The 761st Tank Battalion and General Patton's Drive on Germany\u003c\/em\u003e by Gina Maria DiNicolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTo Die for Hitler: Child Soldiers of the Third Reich\u003c\/em\u003e by Gina Maria DiNicolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlood Stripe: The Susanna Marcasi Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e by Gina Maria DiNicolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Black Panthers: A Story of Race, War, and Courage\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Gina M. 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