The 313th spent the night under artillery attack. This morning, 5 July, at 06:30, the 313th Regiment continued south, encountering little resistance initially. The terrain proved difficult and slowed progress while German artillery and mortar fire increased, finally forcing the Regiment to withdraw to higher position. Losses were extremely high.
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Interesting reading. My uncle died of wounds from this battle on 5 July 1944. He was S/Sgt Leonard E. Gude part of the Anti-Tank Company of the 313th Infantry of the 79th Division. Any information about him from anyone who knew him or knew of him would be appreciated.
Thanks