The Battle of St. Vith, Defense and Withdrawal by Encircled Forces
The Battle of St. Vith, Defense and Withdrawal by Encircled Forces

Author: Major Paul J. St. Laurent

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2015-11-06

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1786255693

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When the German Ardennes Offensive of December 1944 ruptured the front of the U.S. First Army, Major General Troy Middleton committed his VIII Corps to the defense of selected transportation bottlenecks in the path of the German advance. St. Vith, located in the central sector of the Ardennes battleground, was one of these. Although by passed by German spearheads bound for the Meuse River, the 7th Armored Division (plus major elements of three other divisions) held the position against major elements of two German Panzer armies. After six days of tenacious defense while practically encircled, the St. Vith force was ordered to withdraw. The defenders of St. Vith prevented the Germans from effectively supplying their armored spearheads, drew off their follow-on forces, and bought time for the U.S. First Army to consolidate its position on the north flank of the German penetration.

Armies, Corps, Divisions, and Separate Brigades
Armies, Corps, Divisions, and Separate Brigades

Author:

Publisher: Department of the Army

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13:

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Includes the lineages and honors for all armies, corps, divisions, and separate combined arms brigades in order to perpetuate and publicize their traditions, honors, and heraldic entitlements, organized under Tables of Organization and Equipment that have been active in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army of the United States since the beginning of World War II. Included in this edition is the 12th Infantry Division (formerly the Philippine Division), which did not appear in the earlier one. The lineages are current though 1 October 1997. Brigade headquarters and headquarters companies or headquarters, except for aviation and engineer brigades, organic to the above-mentioned combat divisions since ROAD (Reorganization Objective Army Divisions) in the early 1960s have also been incorporated. (Divisional aviation and engineer brigades are branch specific and therefore have been omitted.) The lineages and honors for Army National Guard divisions and separate combined arms brigades that were active on 1 October 1997 are also included.--Preface.

Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman
Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman

Author: Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-01-26

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1472817087

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During World War II, the two pre-eminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the US Army's armoured infantrymen, clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the post-war world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December 1944 including during Operation Cobra and the Battle of the Bulge, and examines the origins, equipment, doctrine and combat record of both forces. With specially commissioned full-colour artwork and maps, this study sheds light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II.

Battle At St. Vith, Belgium, 17-23 December, 1944 [Illustrated Edition]
Battle At St. Vith, Belgium, 17-23 December, 1944 [Illustrated Edition]

Author: Anon

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1782892516

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Includes 11 excellently detailed maps This is the narrative of one phase of the greatest pitched battles on the Western Front in World War II. The battle of St. Vith is an excellent example of how American Troops held their ground in the midst of confusion, defeat, and uncertainty; and thereby threw the German timetable sufficiently off schedule to allow American forces to regroup, hold, and then counterattack. The stand at St. Vith has been recognized by both German and Allied commanders as a turning point in the Battle of the Bulge.