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Dec 13, 2005 · Across the lines, on 28 December, the 83d Infantry Division and the British 53d Division began to replace the 2d Armored Division combat commands. 14 By 31 December the 2d Armored was in billets, belatedly eating its Christmas dinner. During the brief operation east of the Meuse the 2d Armored Division had racked up a considerable tally: 1,213 ...
May 24, 2024 · The Division arrived by train at the siding of North Camp Polk on 4 March 1943, and the 7th Armored Division band greeted it playing "Happy Birthday" in honor of General Grimes' anniversary. Major General Willis D. Crittenberger, Commanding General of the 3rd Armored Corps to which the 8th had been attached, extended official greetings.
The Division acted as spearhead of a wedge into the enemy line, and its junction with the First Army at Houffalize, 16 January 1945, created a huge trap. After the liquidation of the Bulge, the Siegfried Line was pierced, Lutzkampen falling 7 February 1945, Grosskampenberg on the 17th, and the key point, Roscheid, 20 February.
Meanwhile, the left prong ran headlong into both Sherman tanks of Colonel William Roberts’ Combat Command B (CCB) of the 10th Armored Division and four tank destroyers. To make matters worse, they also were fired on by American 105mm howitzer crews and mortar teams. The Americans had worked their way around both columns and surrounded them.
4 days ago · Contributed records of the 10th Armored Division. Related Publications. US, Women's Army Corps (WAC), 1942–1978; Unit History - US, 304th Bombardment Wing, 1944-1946
So let’s take a closer look. (Source: Stanton, Shelby L.: Order of Battle US Army World War II, p. 15-20) Numbers. Such a “light” division in total consisted of around: 11 000 men 54 M8 Armored Cars 54 M7 Priest Self-Propelled Artillery 460 2 ½ Trucks, 450 M3 Halftracks 465 .30 cal Machine guns 404 .50 cal Machine guns 30 57mm anti tank guns
The first movie about 3d Armored Division’s WWII exploits was produced in 1951 and starred Harry Bellaver, Philip Carey, Steve Cochran, and James Dobson. The movie portrayed adventure and bravery under fire as a tank commander prepared and then led his tank in the great battles of the Division. This is one of the all time classic war movies.
