Straub to endeavor to break out. The panzers along with 3 battalions of infantry managed to penetrate the defenses. : THREE MONTHS' SERVICE. "First time @NAM_London today. For example, by the end of January, 1945, the 47 th Infantry Regiment (which fought in France and Germany) had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded . Two days later general walker came to the division to review the plan. After a mixed battle with the Panzers from 11th Panzer five of the TDs were destroyed and over 20 prisoners taken by the Germans. Destruction of the Switch Army, World War II, World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental Histories -- United States, United States. Located at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Albany: J. The Germans were taken completely by surprise. The decision to replace the 94th Infantry division in Brittany was decided not by a Generals Eisenhower, Bradley or Simpson but rather by Adolf Hitler and a lone U-boat Commander. The next day was quiet until about 2100 when an intense artillery barrage rocked Nennig. 94th New York Infantry Regiment's Civil War Newspaper Clippings Discusses prisoner exchanges and prison conditions. Located at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. 2d REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. A battalion from the 714th Grenadier regiment of the 416th Division attacked the town in the darkness of early morning. 16 folders (164 items) (0.5 linear ft.). : FIELD AND STAFF. Another assault was launched later that evening, but it too was repulsed. The 66th relieved the 94th on New Years Day 1945. 5 boxes. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 The attacks were so severe that the Americans were barely able to hang on. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The core composition of the Division was comprised of the 301st, 302nd and 376th Infantry Regiments. All rights reserved. After twenty minutes of fire the GIs from A and C Companies advanced in a Pincer movement on the town. He passed out, to recover later as a prisoner of war tended by these same German medics. 1st battalion, 376th and 2nd battalion, 302nd followed the tankers as they pushed towards Untersie Busch and Sinz. Corbo Jr. with notes identifying real persons on whom book characters are based, after 1954 After another house-to-house battle the two companies managed to capture the town and bag 208 prisoners. Known as Field order number 10 the 301st Infantry was assigned to attack the Sinz-Bannholz the 376th would later attack Munzingen Ridge and the 302nd a would take Oberleuken.