August 1944

Western Front

In the US 7th Army's VI Corps area, air and artillery continue to help interfere with the northward withdrawal of the enemy. The 3rd Division continues steadily northward toward Montélimar overcoming rear-guard opposition at Orange. The 36th Division is unable to restore the line along the Roubion at Bonlieu, and the German withdraw additional units through the gap. TF Butler is ordered to restore the block on Highway 7 at La Coucourde. The VI Corps takes direct control of the 157th Infantry (less the 3rd Battalion), 45th Division. The 2nd Battalion of the 157th, moving westward to reinforce the 36th Division, seizes Allex, north of the Drôme and east of Livron, blocking the lower reaches of the Drôme. The 1st Battalion assists in defending Crest.

In the French Army B's II Corps area, organized resistance within Toulon comes to an end, but the Germans retain the San Mandrier Peninsula south of the city. At Marseille, further progress is made and the fortified heights of Notre Dame de la Garde, within the city, capitulate. Forward elements of the II Corps reach the Rhône in the Avignon-Arles area and begin crossing.