333RD FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
The 333rd Field Artillery Battalion was a segregated, African American unit in the U.S. Army during World War II. Manning 155mm howitzers, African American gunners sacrificed themselves to defend fleeing infantry. Eleven of them were murdered by the Waffen SS, and then forgotten by the US Army. It played a significant role in providing artillery support to Allied forces in Western Europe, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge. The battalion faced racial discrimination and segregation within the military, but its soldiers earned a reputation for courage and effectiveness.
The 333rd was composed of African American soldiers, a common practice in the U.S. Army during WWII.
The battalion was stationed in Western Europe and participated in various campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge.
The 333rd provided vital artillery fire support to Allied infantry units.