19th December 1944

Wacht am Rhein - D+3

Twelfth Army situation map, shows the 9th Armoured Div replacing 28ID.

Not correct, as they were actually (increasingly) supporting S/SE of 109th, who still tenuously held Diekirch in the morning.

They had yet to cross the Sauer.

1)
19th December 1944Wacht am Rhein - D+3Twelfth Army situation map, shows the 9th Armoured Div replacing 28ID. Not correct, as they were actually (increasingly) supporting S/SE of 109th, who still tenuously held Diekirch in the morning. They had yet to cross the Sauer.1)
19th December 1944Wacht am Rhein - D+3Twelfth Army situation map, shows the 9th Armoured Div replacing 28ID. Not correct, as they were actually (increasingly) supporting S/SE of 109th, who still tenuously held Diekirch in the morning. They had yet to cross the Sauer.1)
A more focused look, illustrating some key positions & events from this day in 1944.

Note the 9 Armoured Division positions, directly south of Diekirch.

2)
A more focused look, illustrating some key positions & events from this day in 1944.Note the 9 Armoured Division positions, directly south of Diekirch.2)
A more focused look, illustrating some key positions & events from this day in 1944.Note the 9 Armoured Division positions, directly south of Diekirch.2)
A more focused look, illustrating some key positions & events from this day in 1944.Note the 9 Armoured Division positions, directly south of Diekirch.2)
Whilst 352VGD C/O Schmidt was coordinating 915/916VGRs for the assault on Diekirch, this allowed Rudder respite to re-organise his remaining units for the coming action.

It wasn’t until the afternoon when the whole of 352 Arty Rgt was en masse on the West Bank of the Our.

3)
Whilst 352VGD C/O Schmidt was coordinating 915/916VGRs for the assault on Diekirch, this allowed Rudder respite to re-organise his remaining units for the coming action.It wasn’t until the afternoon when the whole of 352 Arty Rgt was en masse on the West Bank of the Our.3)
Whilst 352VGD C/O Schmidt was coordinating 915/916VGRs for the assault on Diekirch, this allowed Rudder respite to re-organise his remaining units for the coming action.It wasn’t until the afternoon when the whole of 352 Arty Rgt was en masse on the West Bank of the Our.3)
They opened up, supporting somewhat piecemeal attacks from the assault Rgts of 352, lasting several hours through early/mid-afternoon. Schmidt himself was wounded during the action.

When night fell, 352 resumed probing attacks aided by searchlights to distract the defenders.

4)
They opened up, supporting somewhat piecemeal attacks from the assault Rgts of 352, lasting several hours through early/mid-afternoon. Schmidt himself was wounded during the action.When night fell, 352 resumed probing attacks aided by searchlights to distract the defenders.4)
They opened up, supporting somewhat piecemeal attacks from the assault Rgts of 352, lasting several hours through early/mid-afternoon. Schmidt himself was wounded during the action.When night fell, 352 resumed probing attacks aided by searchlights to distract the defenders.4)
They opened up, supporting somewhat piecemeal attacks from the assault Rgts of 352, lasting several hours through early/mid-afternoon. Schmidt himself was wounded during the action.When night fell, 352 resumed probing attacks aided by searchlights to distract the defenders.4)
They opened up, supporting somewhat piecemeal attacks from the assault Rgts of 352, lasting several hours through early/mid-afternoon. Schmidt himself was wounded during the action.When night fell, 352 resumed probing attacks aided by searchlights to distract the defenders.4)
Rudder, mindful of being surrounded & cut off, called 28ID HQ at 2000hrs to request withdrawal SW of the Sauer at Ettelbruck on the Alzette river. This would enable cover of the left flank of the arriving 9AD.

This also prompted a civilian evacuation.

5)
Rudder, mindful of being surrounded & cut off, called 28ID HQ at 2000hrs to request withdrawal SW of the Sauer at Ettelbruck on the Alzette river. This would enable cover of the left flank of the arriving 9AD.This also prompted a civilian evacuation.5)
Rudder, mindful of being surrounded & cut off, called 28ID HQ at 2000hrs to request withdrawal SW of the Sauer at Ettelbruck on the Alzette river. This would enable cover of the left flank of the arriving 9AD.This also prompted a civilian evacuation.5)
Rudder, mindful of being surrounded & cut off, called 28ID HQ at 2000hrs to request withdrawal SW of the Sauer at Ettelbruck on the Alzette river. This would enable cover of the left flank of the arriving 9AD.This also prompted a civilian evacuation.5)
Rudder, mindful of being surrounded & cut off, called 28ID HQ at 2000hrs to request withdrawal SW of the Sauer at Ettelbruck on the Alzette river. This would enable cover of the left flank of the arriving 9AD.This also prompted a civilian evacuation.5)
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