Robert Bartlett
United StateshistorianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Robert Bartlett is a veteran and retired college professor who has dedicated himself to preserving the history of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the 'Triple Nickles.' He has shared insights into the unique and dangerous missions that these Black soldiers undertook during World War II, including their role in combating Japanese firebombs in the U.S. through Operation Firefly, and has highlighted the importance of recognizing their contributions to military history.
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Robert Bartlett survived a severe injury from an Iranian-supplied explosive device while serving in Iraq.
Gold Star families say Iran's proxy war on US troops began in 2005Fox News·United States· 2026-08-02
United States· 2026-08-02
Robert Bartlett is a veteran and historian who provided insights into the history of the Triple Nickles.
How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombsCNN·United States· 2025-04-05
United States· 2025-04-05
