The geopolitical environment of the 20th century was characterized by major international conflicts, regional conflicts, and alliances. In this context, the five battalions of the 77th Armor Regiment were instrumental in influencing history.

The US Army tank battalions have played a significant role in influencing military history from the muddy trenches of World War I to the contemporary battlefields of the twenty-first century.

Even though the armor branch of the U.S. Army was established during World War I to restore mobility to the battlefield....