1944年8月19日

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  • Field Marshal Günther von Kluge committed suicide by taking cyanide near Metz, France after being relieved of his command and recalled to Berlin, Germany. ww2dbase [Günther von Kluge | Metz, Lorraine | CPC, AC]
1944年9月1日

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  • Having established a bridgehead over the Meuse River at Commercy and Verdun in France, the US Third Army runs out of petrol after outrunning their communications. It would not be until 5 Sep 1944 that some petrol was flown in to allow the advance to continue, but the Germans had been given vital days to arrange their defences and prepare to make a stand. ww2dbase [Lorraine | AC]
1944年9月10日

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  • After sundown, the two companies that the US 7th Armoured Division had managed to get across the Moselle River in France were counterattacked by German SS troops. ww2dbase [Lorraine | AC]
1944年9月11日

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  • The two companies that the US 7th Armoured Division had managed to get across the Moselle River in France abandoned their positions after a fierce counterattack by German SS troops which began on the previous date. The loss was not too serious as a better crossing had been established further south at Arnaville, but even there bridging operations were still hampered by artillery fire from Fort Driant. ww2dbase [Lorraine | AC]
1944年10月27日

1944年10月27日 照片
German soldier with Panzerschreck weapon, near Metz, France, 27 Oct 1944
1944年10月28日

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  • US medic James Okubo, fighting in the forest Forêt Domaniale de Champ near Biffontaine, Lorraine, eastern France, was credited with the treatment of 17 fellow Americans while under German fire that day. ww2dbase [James Okubo | Bois-de-Champ, Lorraine | CPC]
1944年10月29日

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  • George Sakato led his squad in halting German advances near Biffontaine, France; for this action, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross medal. ww2dbase [George Sakato | Biffontaine, Lorraine | CPC]
  • US medic James Okubo, fighting in the forest Forêt Domaniale de Champ near Biffontaine, Lorraine, eastern France, was credited with the treatment of 8 fellow Americans while under German fire that day. ww2dbase [James Okubo | Bois-de-Champ, Lorraine | CPC]
1944年11月4日

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  • US medic James Okubo, fighting in the forest Forêt Domaniale de Champ near Biffontaine, Lorraine, eastern France, was credited with saving a seriously wounded tank crewman from a disabled tank while under German fire. ww2dbase [James Okubo | Bois-de-Champ, Lorraine | CPC]
1944年11月8日

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  • The 761st Tank Battalion advanced on German positions in the town of Vic-sur-Seille, France. The battalion was stalled by trees across the road and they came under intense enemy fire. Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers in the lead tank quickly dismounted, helped direct infantry fire, connected a cable to the tree trunks blocking the road, and pulled the roadblock out of the roadway before continuing leading the advance. Rivers was awarded the Silver Star for these actions, the first Silver Star awarded in the 761st Tank Battalion. ww2dbase [Advance to the Saar | Ruben Rivers | Vic-sur-Seille, Lorraine | DS]
1944年11月11日

1944年11月11日 照片
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team at Armistice Day service, Fays, France, 11 Nov 1944
1944年11月13日

1944年11月13日 照片
Lieutenant General Omar Bradley, Lieutenant General George Patton, and Major General Manton Eddy being shown a map by one of Patton’s Armored Battalion Commanders during a tour near Metz, France, 13 Nov 1944
1944年11月16日

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  • The tank commanded by Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers of the 761st Tank Battalion hit a mine while advancing on the town of Guébling, France. The tank was disabled and Rivers received an injury that slashed his leg to the bone. Rivers refused a medical evacuation and took command of another tank. ww2dbase [Advance to the Saar | Ruben Rivers | Guébling, Lorraine | DS]
1944年11月19日

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  • East of Bourgaltroff, France, the advancing A Company of the 761st Tank Battalion ran into stiff German resistance. The Company commander, Captain David Williams, ordered a retreat. Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers in the lead tank reported that he could see the German tanks holding the American column down. Holding his position with another tank and firing on the German tanks, the remaining Americans were able to effect their withdrawal. Rivers' tank, however, received a direct hit that killed Sergeant Rivers. Over 50 years later, Rivers would be awarded the Medal of Honor for these actions. ww2dbase [Advance to the Saar | Ruben Rivers | Bourgaltroff, Lorraine | DS]
1944年12月9日

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  • Fort Jeanne d'Arc, the last German garrison (some 500 men of the Fuesilier Battalion, 462nd Volksgrenadier Division) which had been holding out before Metz, France surrendered, through lack of food and water, to Brigadier General Harlan N. Harness of the US 26th Division. However, through bad weather, flooding, and American underestimation of the strength of the forts, had by this time, enabled the German 82nd Corps and 13 SS Corps to make a successful withdrawal to a new defensive line on the River Sarre. ww2dbase [Rozérieulles, Lorraine | AC]
1945年2月14日

1945年2月14日 照片
US 3rd Armored Division Technician 4th grade Elvin Harley getting a kiss from a French child while listening to the US 9th Armored Division Band near Aboncourt, France, 14 Feb 1945
1960年7月1日

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