Operation “Hambone” Woods
David.Gettman February 17th, 2008
18 – 20 October 1944
The Third Army was jockeying for position for it’s Saar offensive. “26th Infantry Division will seize high ground Xanrey (map 29a) – Moncourt (map 29a)(map OHW).”
However, the Moncourt ridge, which continued south from Moncourt down to the Marne au Rhin canal west of Xures (map 29a)(map OHW) was also in enemy hands. The Second Cavalry was directed to seize and hold the enemy positions south of Moncourt 3000 yards east of the Coincourt (map 29a)(map OHW) – Parroy (map 29a)(map OHW) positions then held by the 42d Squadron. This would secure the flank of the 26th Division during the attack. Continue Reading »
