Western FrontSOUTHERN FRANCEIn the US 7th Army area, the 1st ABTF regains contact with the enemy and clears the strongpoint at La Turbia. The Provisional Flank Protection Force (TF Bilbo) is relieved by the Moroccan 2nd Division in the Briançon area. the French are to protect the right flank of the US 7th Army and maintain contact with the 1st ABTF to the south. In the VI Corps area, the 36th Division halts just east and southeast of Lyon to permit the French II Corps to take the city, which patrol reports is largely clear. The 179th Infantry, 45th Division, restores its positions at Meximieux. In the French Army B area, Lt-Gen Aimé de Goislard de Monsabert takes commmand of the II Corps, consisting of the 1st Armored and 1st Infantry Divisions. |
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