Central Europe
David.Gettman January 10th, 2008
21 March – 1 April 1945
The campaign of Central Europe was to be, for the Second Cavalry Group, a typical Cavalry campaign, somewhat on the order of the mad dash across France. Long jumps, spotty resistance, and then short, sharp, bitter fights, followed by another long jump, characterized the campaign.
The Group completed the relief of the 90th Infantry Division, between Bingen (map V)(map 37) and Mainz (map V)(map VI)(map 37), on the 22nd of March. At 1500 both Squadrons started a crossing demonstration along the Rhine in that sector. Troops moved around, artillery fire was increased, and we indulged in the usual scrambling about trying to simulate an infantry or armored Division. The enemy showed his appreciation of our efforts by showering us with artillery in Bingen and Frei Weinheim (map 37). Continue Reading »
