Attack at Martinville Ridge WTO (id:#57368)

Critical Hit (OAF Pack 1 ID: OAF8)   [next]   [previous]

Prior Publication: On All Fronts # 93

Hill 150, north end of Martinville Ridge, Normandy, France 1944-07-16 (9 others)

Overview:

General Corlett, commander of the XIX Corps, ordered the 29th Division to be part of the renewed attack on St. Lo. The main objective of the new attack was Hill 192. The role of the 29th in seizing this objective, which lay within the boundaries of the neighboring 38th Infantry, was one of support. Putting its main effort on the left with two regiments abreast, the 116th Infantry, with the 3rd Battalion of the 115th attached, was to drive for St. Andre-de-l'Epine and Hill 150 at the northern end of the Martinville Ridge. The enemy was well prepared. . .

Defender: American (Elements I/116th Infantry Regt., 29th Infantry Division)  

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