Battle of the Vosges Mountains: Defense, Winter, 1-10 January 1945

Abstract

Tactical analysis of a battle between 44th U.S. Infantry Division (reinforced) and elements of 2d Free French Armored Division, defending against 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division during the German offensive in the Vosges Mountains, January 1945. This battle has frequently been cited as an example of a defender concentrating force to contain a penetration of a ciritical sector.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA149117

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  • Charles S. Cox
  • Christopher M. Guppy
  • Constance M. Davis
  • Dennis K. Jackson
  • James R. Glick
  • Michael F. Carpenter
  • Robert F. Dees

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Administrative Personnel
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  • Air Power
  • Artillery
  • Central Europe
  • Command And Control
  • Germany
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  • Second World War
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