Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Battle of The Bulge - Photos

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E.G. McConnell (played by Ruffus Shutter) is pictured in close-up portrait in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." (National Geographic)

E.G. McConnell (played by Ruffus Shutter) is pictured in close-up portrait in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_72.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) looks out of the tank, surrounded by snow during the treacherous journey to Tillet, in a historic reenactment produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) looks out of the tank, surrounded by snow during the treacherous journey to Tillet, in a historic reenactment produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_22.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) looks out of the tank in heavy snow, during the treacherous journey to Tillet, in a historic reenactment produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) looks out of the tank in heavy snow, during the treacherous journey to Tillet, in a historic reenactment produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_21.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) writes in his diary on Nov. 8, 1944, in Vic-sur-Seille, France, in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) writes in his diary on Nov. 8, 1944, in Vic-sur-Seille, France, in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_20.jpg

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761st Black Panther Tank Battalion’s Tank Commander Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) is pictured in a tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

761st Black Panther Tank Battalion’s Tank Commander Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) is pictured in a tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_18.jpg

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761st Black Panther Tank Battalion’s Tank Commander Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) is pictured in a tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

761st Black Panther Tank Battalion’s Tank Commander Johnnie Stevens (played by Juwon Adedokun) is pictured in a tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_17.jpg

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E.G McConnell (played by Rufus Shutter) looks at his target from inside the tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Private First Class E.G. McConnell served heroically with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic)

E.G McConnell (played by Rufus Shutter) looks at his target from inside the tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Private First Class E.G. McConnell served heroically with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_12.jpg

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The Stars and Stripes front page of Nov. 27, 1944, shows Corporal Floyd Dade inside a tank. Corporal Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Stars and Stripes)

The Stars and Stripes front page of Nov. 27, 1944, shows Corporal Floyd Dade inside a tank. Corporal Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Stars and Stripes) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_UHD_07.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_R_66.jpg

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761st Tank Battalion Private First-Class E.G McConnell is pictured in a tank. (The Family of E.G. McConnell/Carole Johnson)

761st Tank Battalion Private First-Class E.G McConnell is pictured in a tank. (The Family of E.G. McConnell/Carole Johnson) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_R_57.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens is pictured in close-up in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens is pictured in close-up in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Staff Sergeant Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_75.jpg

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Loader Floyd Dade (played by Dalumuzi Moyo) is pictured in close-up in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." 761st Tank Battalion Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic)

Loader Floyd Dade (played by Dalumuzi Moyo) is pictured in close-up in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." 761st Tank Battalion Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_74.jpg

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761st Tank Battalion Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Floyd Dade/ Shauna Siah Dade)

761st Tank Battalion Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Floyd Dade/ Shauna Siah Dade) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_73.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_71.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (The Family of Johnnie Stevens/Doreen Stevens) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_19.jpg

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Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, holds her father's diary during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, holds her father's diary during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_16.jpeg

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Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, looks through her father's photographs and memorabilia during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, looks through her father's photographs and memorabilia during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_15.jpeg

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Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, looks through her father's photographs and memorabilia during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Johnnie Stevens's daughter, Doreen Stevens, looks through her father's photographs and memorabilia during an interview at her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_14.jpg

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Doreen Stevens holds a photograph of her father, Johnnie Stevens, while seated outside her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Doreen Stevens holds a photograph of her father, Johnnie Stevens, while seated outside her home in New Jersey. Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens was a tank commander with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion who served in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_13.jpg

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E.G. McConnell (played by Rufus Shutter) aims his weapon while standing near his tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Private First Class E.G. McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

E.G. McConnell (played by Rufus Shutter) aims his weapon while standing near his tank in a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Private First Class E.G. McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_11.jpg

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E.G. McConnell‘s daughter, Carole Johnson, looks at a model tank during an interview at her home in N.Y. Private First Class E.G. McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

E.G. McConnell‘s daughter, Carole Johnson, looks at a model tank during an interview at her home in N.Y. Private First Class E.G. McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_10.jpg

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Carole Johnson holds a photograph of her father, E.G. McConnell, during an interview at her home in N.Y. Private First Class E.G. McConnell served heroically with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Carole Johnson holds a photograph of her father, E.G. McConnell, during an interview at her home in N.Y. Private First Class E.G. McConnell served heroically with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_09.jpg

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761st Black Panther Tank Battalion historian Wayne Robinson poses for a portrait with a 1938 tanker helmet gifted to him by E.G. McConnell, who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the story of the 761st Tank Battalion’s role in the Battle of the Bulge in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

761st Black Panther Tank Battalion historian Wayne Robinson poses for a portrait with a 1938 tanker helmet gifted to him by E.G. McConnell, who served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the story of the 761st Tank Battalion’s role in the Battle of the Bulge in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_08.jpg

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Shauna Dade holds a portrait of her father, Floyd Dade, outside her home in San Marco, Calif. Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Shauna Dade holds a portrait of her father, Floyd Dade, outside her home in San Marco, Calif. Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_06.jpg

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Shauna Dade holds a portrait of her father, Floyd Dade, in San Marco, Calif. Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano)

Shauna Dade holds a portrait of her father, Floyd Dade, in San Marco, Calif. Corporal Floyd Dade served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic/Fabian Mandujano) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_05.jpg

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Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens, Loader Floyd Dade and Private First Class E.G McConnell (played by Juwon Adedokun, Dalumuzi Moyo and Ruffus Shutter, resp.) sit in front of a tank in a group photo during a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Stevens, Dade and McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic)

Staff Sergeant Johnnie Stevens, Loader Floyd Dade and Private First Class E.G McConnell (played by Juwon Adedokun, Dalumuzi Moyo and Ruffus Shutter, resp.) sit in front of a tank in a group photo during a historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge produced for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Stevens, Dade and McConnell served with the 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion in WW2. (National Geographic) Episode: #4 "Battle of The Bulge" Air Date 06/10/2024 104_BattleOfTheBulge_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_HD_70.jpg

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