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Kesternich, Belgium 1944-12-13 (5 others)

Overview:

The attack by the 309th Infantry Regiment was a surprise to the defenders and the Americans quickly took Bickerath, Paustenbach, Witzerath, and Simmerath. In taking Simmerath, the Americans finally cut the Monschau-Duren highway and severed the Monschau Corridor. They reached the outskirts of Kesternich as darkness began to fall on 13 December and dug in. A prompt riposte by the Germans, however, sought to push them out of their small toehold.

Defender: American (2nd Battalion, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division)  

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