An American Infantry Division's Baptism of Fire in Nazi Germany
An American Infantry Division's Baptism of Fire in Nazi Germany In their first combat experience, a handful of American soldiers accomplished its objective and held against powerful German counter-attacks. Here's What You Need to Know: In November 1944, an American infantry division underwent its baptism of fire in the worst conditions imaginable and acquitted itself with honor beyond anyone’s expectation. The final outcome of the campaign, however, was determined by the heroic action of only 100 men who found themselves in a hopeless situation and simply would not give up. The men of the ...
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