December 1944

Sunday, December 31st


Western Europe

US 1st Army

In the VII Corps area, the 83rd Division, to which the 331st Infantry reverts, takes over the zone of the 3rd Armored Division and is reinforced by the 290th RCT, 75th Division.

12th ARMY GROUP
US 3rd Army

The VIII Corps takes command of the 4th Armored Division. Elements of the 87th Division capture Remagen and close in on Moircy. CCR, 11th Armored Division, drives to Pinsamont and Acul while CCB attacks Chenogne.

In the III Corps area, one 6th Armored Division column secures the high ground near Wardin while another advances to the outskirts of Rechrival. The 35th Division is unable to relieve the isolated forces in Villers-la-Bonne-Eau, and they are presumed lost. The Germans still hold Lutrebois. The 26th Division repels a counterattack and reorganizes. Corps artillery hits Wiltz.

[ December 30th - January 1st]