Metz: Offensive, Deliberate Attack, MOUT (Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain)

Abstract

During the period September-December 1944 the US XX Corps encircled and reduced Metz as a preliminary move to enhance the continued attack eastward of the US Third Army. Recognizing the strategic and political importance of the city, seizure by US forces was strongly contested by elements of the German First Army. The Battle is an excellent example of a Corps sized operation against a well fortified and defended strong point, as well as combat in urban terrain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 1984
Accession Number
ADA156950

Entities

People

  • G. Kuhn
  • J. Mcnulty
  • K. Kremenak
  • R. Stephenson
  • T. Bowden

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Guns
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Artillery Fire
  • Bridges
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Floods
  • Guns
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Tactics
  • River Crossings
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Urban Planning and Geography.