Maggie’s Drawers
David.Gettman January 17th, 2008
1 – 6 March, 1945
The 76th Infantry Division and the 2d Squadron were fighting their way across the Sauer river to the north, while Troop B of the 42d, supported by Sgt. Ange’s section of Troop E near Mompach (map 34), were trying to flush the Krauts out of Mertert (map 34) across the Sauer river.
One pillbox in particular, situated on the high ground about 500 yards east of Mertert, always gave B Troop patrols a hot time whenever they attempted to cross the river. As there were generally a few Krauts in the vicinity, Troop E was called on to burn them out, and started hammering away. The Jerries all scattered as the first shells zoomed in, disappearing into various holes and bunkers. Continue Reading »
