The story
On the morning of January 6 Company B launched an infantry-tank attack on Statmatten, routed the enemy from the town and captured several prisoners. An attack by the 314th Infantry Regiment of the 79th Division relieved the pressure on Company A in Drusenheim and the German efforts to expand northward were stopped.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.