90 Infantry Division (USA) forced an entry into Beau-Coudray
July 6th, and action flared to new heights of violence. Elements of the 1st Battalion, 357th, forced an entry into Beau-Coudray, later to be reinforced by the 3rd Battalion. But this was the hinge of the German line, and the Boche entertained no thought of allowing it to fall. Into the breach came the 15th German Parachute Regiment attacking their outnumbered opponents (three companies) with hitherto unequaled ferocity. One company was forced back out of the town. Two remained to face the onslaught and found themselves cut off.
The two companies of the 3rd Battalion fought stubbornly against the mounting, hopeless odds.
Those few who escaped the trap and made their way to friendly lines told harrowing tales of the "Lost Battalion's" heroic stand. Every effort was made to relieve the isolated defenders of Beau-Coudray, but every effort was hurled back with heavy losses. In one such attempt, every officer and non-commissioned officer in the attacking force was killed or wounded