They’ve been under days of artillery and continuous fighting, and it isn’t stopping. Come along as we revisit Tonice’s time in Europe. He was a combat medic in the 137th Infantry Regiment, but we don’t know which company, or even which battalion. He never really told us much of anything about his experiences so this is only a regimental overview with a glimpse into what his time there was like.
So, then, for Dec. 19:
Frauenberg continued to receive terrific artillery and mortar fire. The enemy fired again and again at the Frauenberg – Habkirchen bridge, but never scored a hit.
The 1st Battalion continued to hold its position on the edge of the Breiterwald Woods and repelled numerous German counterattacks. Several enemy tanks fired on the 1st Battalion from a distance of 1,000 yards and were driven off by Yank artillery.
The 2nd Battalion also improved its positions and placed roadblocks and mine fields on its flanks. The Battalion Command Post was shelled heavily, but no casualties resulted.
The 3rd Battalion remained in Neunkirch and conducted training for its 67 new replacements who had not had much previous infantry training.
This information is derived from the unit history, found here and here and from this unit overview. These markers are rough estimates and are meant only to be illustrative. Any errors are mine alone.
