6th Ranger Battalion
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The 6th Ranger Battalion was a United States Army Ranger Battalion which saw action in the Pacific during World War II. The battalion is best known for its role in the Raid at Cabanatuan in the Philippines in January 1945.[1]
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6th Ranger Battalion | |
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Active | 1942–1945 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Light infantry Special operations force |
Role | Direct action Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations |
Size | Battalion |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt. Col. Henry Mucci |
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