Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color
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Captain Anis Khan (played by Shammi Aulakh) and Medic Siddiq Ahmed (played by Rishi Rian) walk through the forest with other members of his unit after they were taken prisoners by the Germans in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." (National Geographic)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
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Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (Family of Akbar Khan/Imran Abad Akbar)
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Shahid Khan, Akbar Khan's great grandson holds a portrait of his great grandfather in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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Shahid Khan, Akbar Khan's great grandson holds a portrait of his great grandfather in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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A collection of Major Akbar Khan's personal photos are photographed at his home in Karachi, Pakistan. Major Akbar Khan was a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers in WW2. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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Expert consultant Dr. Ghee Bowman holds a portrait of Akbar Khan outside his home in Exeter, England. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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Syed Hashmi looks at a map while at home in Westborough, MA. Hashmi is Akbar Khanìs eldest great grandchild. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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Syed Hashmi looks at a family photographs while at home in Westborough, MA. Hashmi is Akbar Khanìs eldest great grandchild. Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Daniel Dewsbury)
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A composite image shows Major Akbar Khan next to actor Jack Gill portraying him in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic)
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
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Major Akbar Khan (played by Jack Gill) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." Major Akbar Khan was the most senior Indian in the British Army during WW2 and a member of Force K6, a little known Indian regiment of mule handlers. Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, the Indian regiment fought for victory and independence. (National Geographic/Harriet Laws Herd)
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