August 1944

Western Front

The headquarters of the 6th Army Group arrives.

In the US 7th Army area, patrols of TF Bilbo fine Briançon free of the enemy. The VI Corps moves rapidly up the Rhône Valley toward Lyon. The 45th Division is concentrating in the Meximieux area to protect the right flank of the corps, prepared to move on Bourg-en-Bresse. The 3rd Division, upon its relief in the Rhône Valley, assembles at Voiron, prepared to assist either the 36th or 45th Divisions.