Awaiting Orders WTO (id:#61619)

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Dornot, France 1944-09-09 (3 others)

Overview:

For a day and a half, elements of the 2nd battalion, 11th Infantry had managed to just hang on to their narrow bridgehead across the Moselle River. Increasing German counterattacks, and little resupply or reinforcement would soon force the GI's back across the river. No withdrawal would be allowed without approval from the Corps HQ. Late in the afternoon, the Germans decided to force the Americans back.

Defender: American (Company F, 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regt)  

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