Elsenborn Ridge WTO (id:#64052)

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Kinkelt-Rocherath, Belgium 1944-12-17 (46 others)

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Overview:

The German offensive had opened on the 16th with an infantry assault against the green U.S. 99th Infantry Division. The inexperienced American division held its own against repeated assaults by the 277th Volksgrenadier Division and a regiment of SS panzergrenadiers. General Robertson, Commander of the veteran 2nd Infantry Division, received word of the attack and initially thought it was a flank spoiling attack versus his own offensive against the Roer River dams nearby. When the facts became clear, the 2nd Division hurriedly pulled back to assist the hard pressed 99th Division. Overnight, elements of the 2nd Division set up a defense along the high ground overlooking the twin villages of Krinkelt-Rocherrath; Elsenborn Ridge. Meanwhile, the 99th Division hastily disengaged and scrambled for safety behind the high ground. At dawn on the 17th, the German attack resumed and the 12th SS Panzer Division had joined the fray.

Defender: American (2nd Infantry Division)  

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