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Thorn

David.Gettman January 30th, 2008

old-computer-ii-27418 January 1945

Troop C, 42d Squadron

After as much preliminary observation as our occupied area would permit, the 3rd platoon, under Lt. Pridgen, and about two sections of the 2nd platoon crossed the river well after dark, and proceeded to carry out their combat patrol plan of a frontal attack against Thorn (map 33) by the 3rd platoon, covered on the left by the 2nd platoon. Continue Reading »