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1st BN was in Regimental reserve in Luzery when one BN of 77th Regiment, 26th VolksGrenadiere Division infiltrated at this point before contact had been established with 501st PIR, approximately 0700 20 December. Enemy strength 250. |
2 |
3rd BN line, 1530 20 December to 1100 21 December. |
3 |
Strong enemy attacks with tanks and infantry at 0530 21 December, continuing throughout the day. |
4 |
3rd BN withdraws to this line, 1100 21 December. |
5 |
Attack jumped off, 1100 21 December. Enemy written off by 1600 21 December. 65 enemy killed, 80 prisoners taken. (501st PIR took 85 prisoners who withdrew into their sector.) |
6 |
Route that A Co and C Co moved out from Luzery, 0900 21 December. |
7 |
Containing force until A Co and C Co arrived. |
8 |
2nd BN line stood fast during 21 December, breaking up strong attacks on their front. |
9 |
This line established, 1700 21 December. |