Northwest Profiles
Black Batallion
Clip: Season 35 Episode 3505 | 8m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Bob Bartlett shares the story of an all-Black parachute battalion in World War II.
Dr. Bob Bartlett is a veteran who’s on mission. After reading a Spokesman-Review story about an all-Black parachute battalion in World War II, Bob wanted to know more. Years later, his research has compelled him to make a film about the 555th, or “Triple Nickle” battalion.
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Black Batallion
Clip: Season 35 Episode 3505 | 8m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Bob Bartlett is a veteran who’s on mission. After reading a Spokesman-Review story about an all-Black parachute battalion in World War II, Bob wanted to know more. Years later, his research has compelled him to make a film about the 555th, or “Triple Nickle” battalion.
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Northwest Profiles is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS
Funding for Northwest Profiles is provided by Idaho Central Credit Union, with additional funding from the Friends of KSPS.