June 1944

Western Front

In the US Army's VII Corps area, plans are completed for the drive on Cherbourg, the next big objective of the 1st Army. The 9th Division improves its blocking positions and frustrates German efforts to escape southward from the Cotentin Peninsula, inflicting heavy losses.

In the XIX Corps area, the Germans continue stubborn opposition to the advance on St Lô. The 3rd Battalion of the 175th Infantry, 29th Division, which the 119th Infantry of the 30th Division has relieved at Meauffe, drives to Le Carillon and from there is sent to aid the 1st Battalion of the 175th Infantry on Hill 108.