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Giesenheck, Germany 1944-12-09 (6 others)

Overview:

Although the Americans captured Vossnack in early November, they were unable to dislodge the Germans from Giesenheck hill which was immediately to the east. The hill was stubbornly defended by the Pioneer Abteilung of the 272nd Volksgrenadier Division, which repulsed numerous attacks over the weeks. On December 7th, Major Edward J. Regan's 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Division was ordered to eliminate the German combat engineers who clung onto the hill like "beggar lice". Major Regan was able to surprise and take Giesenheck hill on December 8th. The 980th Volksgrenadier Regiment was ordered to retake the hill. For this task, the 980th used its Sturm Company.

Defender: American (Company E, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division)  

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