Orders for the 79th Division were to capture the strong point at la Mare a Canards. This task was left to the 314th. The Paul Farnum and the 313th Regiment veered east to attack strong points west of la Glacerie, encountering continuing opposition, and proceeded to Hameau Gringor, taking about 320 prisoners as well as artillery equipment. By nightfall, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 313th occupied the positions in black in the map below, while Paul Farnum’s 1st Battalion was held in reserve.
Today, 9 July, 1944, the 315th Regiment relieved the 313th Regiment. The 313th and moved to assembly area near la Gosselinerie. Replacement […]
At 10:00 today, 15 August, 1944, the 313th Regiment and the rest of the 79th Division advanced to Nogent-le-roi – only 30 […]
The Allies have secured a tenuous foothold in Normandy. VII Corps (including the 79th Infantry Division) accomplished its objective of capturing Cherbourg […]
The 313th Regiment resumed its attack on Ambacourt and Poussay this morning, 13 September, 1944. The 3rd Battalion overran the town by […]
