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AFTER ACTION REPORT
~ 5 2 D TANK BATTALION
IIlAAY 44- 28 AUG 44,
OCT 44 and DEC 44,
JAN thru :3 ~ . ~ Y 45
f:HIS DOCUMENT IS THZ PROf ERTY OF, AND SHOULD BE Rl:<.."'TUHNED TO,
THE CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT SECTION, INTELLIGENCE DIVISION 5-2,
BUILDING T-5 (T-l?82).

AAR# 452.
AFTER ACTION REPORT
612TH TO BATTALION
JULY 44 thru DECEMBER 44
THIS DOCUllENT IS THE PROPERTY OF I AND SHOULD BE RETtJRNID TO,
THE CLASSIFIED DCCUME.NT SECTION, INTELLIGENCE DIVISION S-2,
B U I L D I ~ G T-5,(T-17S2)

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753JfJlDt "J7'f&1t1f
'.0 1.44, U. 3. Am
In '!'he Field
'Zl June 1944
JIJ 31.4
WBlJC:h H1atorice1 1JMorc!e end H1at.r1... of Orye.n1sstion.
1'0 ' : G......? lJ.:t'th .bIQ'.1PO 46.4, U. s. A'my.
(1l1 rou.;h at atm.:I._) , ,
1. In oorApliance with l.'te.., dated 8 J&nUa!7 .
1944. aDd letter, Heedquartere, ft.ttb A1.'rq, d.W II I_Ua1'7 1944. IUbjeot. ..
Ill. a. above, the following 1. tor ,the per.1od 25 Me]' 1944 to l)
.JtiI1e 1944.
of Action \11th Ineay.
a. II CoIpa tl'Oli FaIDI ROlm to VIGNlNlLLO.
b. IV Corp. attack to the Northot OImftlttO.
i. BRUSS
l.t. tol., 7Sat 'ank Dn.
CbIImand1Dc
1 Xftel..
_, ot.&oUon with i).'no."lY, 752 TaQk
ID (.la,'tdp110.te).
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Rlpert of .t.o1'4oll ..ttl ....
'eziodl 25 ... 1944 ... U J-. 1944
.IIA!lll1 II 0.ttaat tlQll ,.1 til.,. ... 1 YmlMflI,LO.
... It&T 11100,000 ..... 1., 151, 1", U9. UP, 14J, 144
14,1".
1. a..... 1be ". ""&1201&, l ...W at. 18U, n&r, ....... ..
IP order to npol"'t. to JI tIa1W st.te. jJJq eo.,\ lCII)l at .,....... .
IV 2J04.'J)B IIq the ......,1_ hili! Glo_ in Y1o.tJd.V or J'CB)1 _ .. at,.
tach. to the sa. W __ Dl'91alcm at 251J)OB 1Ic1. At 21OZOB ..., ..
BattaUon ....s to the 'I'1ebd.V at '1'ClYaO SA 1Ib1& area 1t epu-.Wia ....
port at the 88th IJat..., D1T1.r.ou -\11 JUI'" Ia;r, at *1d1 u.. tIM tat.
taUOD ... nU.... , ''-*'' to. lX, ....... 88th Dl"'''' ...
tta_.,. to n V. Ie ,., _.,.. At t1d.. u.. '-V (:II) '-* .... ...
..t a. np1............ AlDcmIII DhS..... au h1Dln4 ......
(103) ....mt. tOI" tile *' 0I'ft'II _, '- "'ftl"lJt Di:"'aa. ...
noalTed tla the .u.* tl'lliDlna Scboe1 ...... autho1'!1\7 yom, JU'th ...
on II Iq. At ll.3lOOJ", tba Bett&l S.... ..u... tl'Oll .tta...t ,. l'f
Coxp. _ .ttachedto .... ae lettlilt.......s '- YlGlAttv' et
..... an!"f1IIi at 0100-'.... A' 01.... ,.. ....ttall_ ....tt....
.. .. ft."' ....a1s.m._ Ion. ... ......... Sa Yl...... of jfttM
tat 0". ,.-. o,..u. the a.m.. re... I .... at
0..... ' .. iliad ....., ...... at 0 ,a Jaa at ..... Ie"
. WI.- ,...,... tAl ill the u ...tr .. A' OSOOOl ,.. tile
,,-Q.t.....ttacDed " .. 88th W ..", D1Y.lalclll ... ... _. Sa ..
., .. CEARJI) at OJL'1OO8 J... ,. ti. \1.M at4l1'aDl I ...
till. "\tel'- __rated in aupport f4 .... W .._ Dl..s..... Sa ........,
of til..... tit.... -JOB alGal a ...... __ ............ a._.
II D& ...,..,to YlGl.AJJlLLO. _ ... At, m_,..., tile a11e
11.... I'.... _ II Corp. _ ... w ____... __ ........
If V. Ie .., o.n,.. .
Ie ranaro. WJQOMlOlG.l _ "IA.
lb.....U. "-14 , .. ,.1 to Ylobd.1r ., JrIl,aO,
at 270S".Ie.T.l at. St. t.t. .. 0..... l'Mlye4..... ""'"1 GeaaftL,
88't1l lDt_t17 Pi'Y1alOD, to .......la. ta1Ik ..... """" Of ....
1D5Ia Nt..pJ'OptiUecI ..... tau. h.ut,..... , ..... the d6ht
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11_ ., .. :JIB trom poatt1011 in the of 1'0" IJId traU

j ...... J51221. eo.,plP7 ..........en.. t.b1. lila.. -. arr.lTed lA pelllttoD
I7U4fI bee held,. '" .. 'brlqe aNth or '.'I1ItO.
......,. "Btl held thia polllt.toa 'UIlttl 29lOOOB .. 1h., wre reUered _ ea.,.."
'.-1 retulla.rt to Dl'Y1a1.a1l ....... U V of 'UfIa). D1ulDi tblllr
......14oa of thl. pos1t1oD thq 4_1'0" m _..., _ti-alraral'\ pn., _
nmber at an1pere, ...s otIPtluS t. prl..... At 2121.008 thtr
IItppertad ttl .t..... of the It) aIllWllM mt.U U1.4 'Up 'b.r
ldda-. Dl.... no bn-, ., Ul. 00'IptPT .... ton.l to ...tum to "I"
.....t1.oD 1D the viaf.D1vetil 1J122l. 1h-.r INtteH4 110 OIdIlel U ., 'bit tile
....u1t G_ Pl.toon .uworti.ia; 111.. .r.rered .. .ueted --1d.1lIll1D .....
_ fOUl' tal1ata4 lien .".. ill aot.lcm t.- --v. _t.-battel7 11" t,.
tb. 'Y1c1niv or IWJJU .t 271lOO1.
At 21lOOOB..,., the battal1_ ..... ol'4eNd to .... lnw J)l'ri._.......
lIlth OOlIpellJ (Gollpany C
a
) 1n Ill' __ ...t of PIIVIJIiG. ltd.. _ "D._
pUlhed .t %7l2ZB. lb. third OlJIIIptflll (00IIp1llV "AtI) ........... to .
J50 Wantry _ oaCJUpT ROCCMlOlIlAt -. tiltllr .... tMM ...... 7....
.ntth at BOCCMlOll'. -' mass, the 0DIIp.t .. _.... 1a tin ftallt. ...
ce1T1Dg _tt-t.J2k_ ..u ... tift t!Oll the , .... J.a Yitbl1lir"
1WlfU. 111. t1" tiP, _\1Jn1e4 hWrlll"-lGl'''tU tla])J, .t ....
they took l1p a del...... poaltioa tID tho...... fth niQ .... .'
ltOCCMlOIGA. wh1ci1 til. b.u 'lmtU 3k>-nSi .. 0.'....,10 , ..............1'
po&1.t1.on endoont.1.nllltbe .tt..*. CoII.PaJQ" 1. ... _taa tiI_ Dl"fl,..... ...
_"e. Compa1Q' If,. A14 t. tIlllate SID ... _ eff1........ lJt .... ...
one 7,. tank Pl JAL'_t. of _t1on 'V. . .,'0........ .' bit 16. bt..
a70QB, CompeJJ1' "A" .u._ Cailparq' "I" .,.tIltloa at IV ma, ... fJlAr
rtD&1ned unt11 :9am _ 1I11dl tbt.e th., n""'-1 to D1T1alon lte-we. .
At "5QOB .,..;, 5'-'7 0 ... ora...,. to p." thro\1&tl CompIll1 .,' ...
... ROCCJGO...... . __ -wert.ed .., _ of the 804 If_.,...
t1'07er Battel10a .......... 1II.tIaout rea.tanee at :.lS082)B. ttuv
oooapled JtOCCJGOIllA -1&1 ea"B at ti* u.. til., "" ordered to Ntea
to the IattaUon .hI-'l7'" 1D the T1C11.At.q. .r PtaVElIlO, arr.lV1DI 2t'2J'J.
Dur.lD& their oocupat1Olk., til., .......ye4 1."1tezm:1.ttct art.Ul
1"1" but .uttered no ....u... .
thus by 2122.))B the nattaUon .a" rea..... Sa Tlcd.nlt.1 or '11'-.
sere 1t remained untU 3l.2LOOB 1Ihc it ........ 1M Ylal.Jd.t7 of 1081&.
..ther clUlf.nc thl. operatt.. ... CL...... tz:r. Yle1bU1t7 ... eu.&'1
-to.
J. jII'IIA _41 OI.f.U'.DIIlO.
.', OlaJ4'B .1_.. t.he -'\4Jilt.. ....." .... to .. JIlnt Bpee&.1
Irt:l....... 3o.lDe4 ... Ja __0 at OZ6J)a. 'a.
_".1_ 1.. ea._ ., .....=to the 15 _"M.t- I,....
at""" to ill. )I "._,- fJ-----8 ....M........ oamoa
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.......MIS of th 1egi1lCt, first Sp.GI._ -.m.. ro-.. ?Sal tlJlk
Ba\I.u- ,-.-. one oct!IpllJlY), Company I. 19th Ing1DMJ' r.ltat ...,...t, ...
......,. ..1.:_r.... .. De.troyer !a
t
ta1lon, "POrtee! lIT th. 46Jrd r arachllte
fteW j'l"Ul ... 1a't.aUoa, eJ1d pn0t4ed b7 -a', 117th ReOODllal .......
Sqaadron, proo.td" ..at out. of ARTDA Oft 1O.s to OCI.LIPIDO w1th lbe
1I1.at.on of ae1s11ta .. toe _ the high INUIl<! to the aortA and aUo1llng the
Jl'd Regill8lt, witb o.ap'tf!t7 "Aw, 7,as !ant Battalion, attached, to pa" 1ihl'Ovall
.- oont1nue to .a Wt to amtact UDit. of the Br1t111b 8th Alfq, IIIOY1Dg _at
OD H1&hWe.Y '- th. at Reg1IIent col,.. sma1at1na et OIle 'lbe .s-t_- P&Td
platoon ot tank., ODe platoon ot 1Dt_tl7. GIla platoon of t.enk dtroy.JO .
ODe pl..toon of engiDeer. arrived inCCI.LErDP.O at 02131'1. Appron..t.l.7
three hundft(1 pr1acm.... weN taken in the toe. 111e 1ntantr.r conUnued tbmuah
110_ to Hi,. the blah i1"Otmd the Horth. At 021.4X)B, "Bit _
.-itted tD supPOrt. iDt.nt17, and ea.pattt C took del_lI1ve po.s.u..a..
- the a.et or to-. _ .Nteot the riibt n.1IPk. At 02141'8 CJ:I (heacb) ttaepa
lIIlYauc.1ni from the .uth oontacted CompatlT "C" and aonUnlUd the atta. to
DOrtb or to1lll with the flr.t Sp.cdal Service lI'oroe. At021SOOB, Oomp..v 'C
.... committed to -.1pperl the lntflP.tr:r attack. 80th Camp_ "13'_ "0"
ahanged artUleI7 1'1" with the 1.,. intermittently 'UIltU w.tthdra1D, _til
reaul. ta unE..ll0lln. JJes;Lmnng at 02.1900B, the CD' took over the MOtor t". the
J:i'1ra.t Spec1al Semce Ferae and .ttached troop.. ColipatV -B- wi thdrn at
021.9.:DB and CompePY -0- w1thdrew at 022100B. Ooiapany "A" W DOt 8OmtW,
but the Company ea.... _.. injured and at Lt. Boy ... Frette took
or the rraa '021JOOB until 022100B, the town -W.B UIlder conata.nt aM
Ulery tire. The B.t.Wion alosed in .....b1y area in the vioin1tu of ItOJllA
at O)llOOB. No c.-.lU were surtered. ..ther during this operation ...
clear and dry. VlabUlv w.e excellent
.4. S. OESARl!1O, ICIII, FOIllJLLO, C_MJNJNO VI RCIl.A, IICliTRROSI aud
VlGNANliLLO.
'.the B.tWidtl arrived in the "I1cd.Dlty of S. CiS.ARJn II>PlOldIIate17
J) kilometer. ea.t 01_ OIl H1gh.., 6 at Oll700B June. Ooap..,....." ...
0' "ere commi tte4 ill ...,port of 151 IDtaat17 .t Oll900B, attatld.Dc JIOJ'th twa
vicinity SONTI POIIIO.CAftD to cut lU.ihw.7 6 at &J 9(86)) and .".e 110.....
to the aa.tern entran" to..... dedi CIDIIp.,- -a' had lIdTenoed to & _
po81t.ion neal" R.l 899621 _ c::a.pal17 IIC h.-l __oed to a poa1Uon ft.... h.......
yard. we.t RJ 9086):) on High..,. 6. ..,... "A" aud B.ttaUon I
Joined Company "Ott just after dark. 1!l.......... Biah-.y 6 IICMIeraWF
and bombeQ by aIlElllO" aircratt ta. OJaD'l to 04)%102. CdUalu......
ault1.ni trom tJ:d. action were. OoDllp'" "A" _e elleted IIIIJl WDlDIdtd 111
.oticmJ lIedicsl Vet.dunct - on. ..a.aance bumec!, t .. lDllated ..
k1lled in action, three wiRed. IHD ...... ta ..u.. A total .t .. pll-. ..
era ot war were tek_ b;V UDlta fd th. ba....... '" No aott.... ....,
IJOUDd resiatanoe w.. coountelWl. .
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B.Y 05O'1COt.,'1:he 351 lat.",t-rr had fP.'Oeaed the TlJII a:rrnR and
' ..oed -tIdl1g It..".,. out o! to. to the high gmuad a1.oae I IN ,
thll1 lforth. .. "'. amJ C" .1IUpp'rted the.. attadc OOJIIel1cing at OS08ClOa.
Company "B" and "'ttlloa re..1"'I. at N 7'6ll6.
Compan1 -,- _ "C" ceaUllued the atta* dq. Duri.IW.,;-1IQ ;'
moming Company "" """'.Qut three .,. ...1n.p n.est.. At05l:tl6II,. '.
they encountered twft.rJt VI tank., In the tire tight, .ne 0IiitP.
"A" tank .... hit __ ...-ored p1erc1na tire, OM officer and one enll..w.a1l
were Idlled in ..-u. .. one enli.ted. _.... woundi in action. aa....
v:: t.1k w d_... tiI\$t got ."87. .. Made IV tsnk Wae lmocked out. . .,
051C))B, 0.,"7 .,- ... re.chad 7"7f:/J, .. CotIpany C-reached 71YnO .t
053XlOB. lb. h....... out nUl.rout -.u v-a. po_tionl, ena!:ll.inc tb.
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inf&ntry to .. C-.n- mUd oppoattlO1l.. In Ifla.", Compall7 .0" ....
tacked an -_ dtl'07_ ... tftDV"ts.YIt .-aU.
t10n truoil:a. On. 10,n to .,. fiN. At O'ZlOO-.,
OoIap.ny tlB" .....s. ,an,.. ....
lllthdr.m to til ..., po.......... Neupp17 ... ne!hD1.. at 05210013. Oompw
"C" remained in ttl to At 0""'., Oompw "Alt lIOVed
aupport the 3/fJ tnt...,..1iIb1. had .;J.l..... the" Idtnt1'7 tnd had the
Il1sslon ol continuinl ttaeTr _ eontact w1tb the CIP on Ul.
r.1.ght. At O(:O.JX)B, CatIp.a". _ B.t,\a1!on moved to til
._.bly .rea at 7'Jfrta. ..... CompaJQ' IfBJt ....t1nto cl1vl81on reserv.. At
O(08a)n, Compll1Y "C- ...... te "por't the .!IO Int.,.tZ'1' from a post tJcD 18'
the ric1n1t or (688", all til_lett of .. ,. lDtant17.
Company itA- oonttn.... ,.,. lq>pGrt the )49. Infantry durin, th..,.
of 6 1\118, encountering only artlllal7' and aflvanotd ..
. by OtSmB. At dark, c-p.., it,,_ withdrew to poalt.laD.
btbtJld the ifttantJ:7 lines. 2he-t.rrain ... btcoa1ng lIuch liON dUfiOl4t
tor '-k,operation in th.t &fe.. c
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00IIp.,- -a NU._ 00IIp1JlY -,- in IUpport of tAt 3IS Int_'" Sa
.. Yt.otn1V 6lXJ7 at G7l900B. CcMIp.-q -,It retumed to Din.............
t 6li935. .
Company" l'Bathed a po81t1G1l at 6)/fJlT at._ ., *ldl tiM
ZO Infantry Was reU-4Id .. th. :m Intfl1t.:r. 1M m lntaat17 ,.... ill
podtion during 8 I,.. atU dam at 1Ib1tb tl_ tNT to a ,.tttIoa _lltll
ot YImUIUiIJ,O. oapllV "B- aOOOllpeu!e4 thea _ r.alDe4 111 pelllt.teD .... '.
ncmA1UI,LO. untu .t lOlJX>B at 1Iblcl1 u.. til.,. "3oJ.a- ktta\;I.,
at 661.935. '.
Cornp.o- -0:. at,..ed in aupportot the 3/S Int""tr.r at 6loooa ._ '
relieved at maD. .
At lllaJOB. Battalion .. rt\l.l...ed trem attactuRct to lJ tor,.
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and 88th Infantry Dtftiton tIJld at,.oh_ to IT Oorp. and lIOTed to 11ft ueeblT
poat tJ.on in Ticini tJ 01 T.All(IIDIA at lll(oQU. '
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.q.1!UeJ, ti on Il1'! Wp, tA. Qg.ratio
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....1'! I 1- 1 d ......
(Ulel!. More tn. l:Oo
T81lk, .... ., t I
l\b\lftdedt Vnknowft
eP Gun. -' 1
P naoneret ')SO
Truckc &
m1 acell aJ'l eons I
J.A Oma 1:2
"&lUI. ""'Ted Pltr1ng . thl Qatrdtita'
Tank., Med.1_. 114 I 4
',ram" I
lUled - II. 7
O'f 1
.W1dtl! - ..' 14
2
Pr180fttr - ...
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,_ 'DIAD.
1GU1b of Boa. the tvra1n Was terr&1.D. 1IOlB'l\a1.llOua,
.;at b,r p1l1 and dry tra.aes atJd th--bt. -.-sna to_a ro.s-bcnm4 the V
01111.......
lrorth of Rome to an eaat-..at 1111. 1'UDId.ng thl'Ouab lOBMJtLA (;Cee),
the "a. reDoing wlth a.tl.er slop .uc.i w.e, therefore, muoh more
ttll'Orabl. tor tank operattoD.
North of :ro--.LA tteep bUla, lUlU.. and 4ry -..b were age1.n
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Dumg the cU. p.riod of the operati0Jl8 the "..ther Waa 4tt 1tM.
7. CCDa..USICt:a.
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'i' '., .. 'lb. gre.teat, titt1C'Ul ties enCC!tUntered during this operat.1oa 1I'8l'e
.... Wi tb the oparat1on end maintenance ot both tr.. and Ylbe.1.a
............. Spar. parts -'ten dU'tlou1.t to obta:ln, 1t tbet fIOUl.d be .lI
tttn44 at all. Time 7 not ....aU.bl. to glYe tanka neOHlaJ7 ...., 0I')Di.
' ....t.11 they lost speed aDd power as houn and mUe. were .adell to ttl...
M. Bat.talion never did operate 1ts tuU rto IIJl4 I allow.ce at one t1m..
'liaint.w:l.. checks a1ld snall ...-.10&1 taUurell kept at lea.t 10 per eent
.., aU __ad tran8Partat1on deadllned at .u time.. In vi or the lcraa
un.. 1Ih1ch to be llaintaiDed. th. l.cta' ot IIJ1' truck tor __
1I'lort, of U:1e CaUsed great ooneel'l1. '
, b. tCommunication. betWEll 1ntant17 _ alpP01"'t'.tll6 tanke 1. net
-.t1at'eotol'T. Several mean. ot conmrunicaUon ware lI11p1'O'f'1_. 1 , ac41ng
1/4 tal 111th SCR 510 re410 to the iDtant17 commend poet, borrowJ...Dc
an 00It XlO r,.. the !ntantry, end using ,1"UImer. end liaiEOn officers. aoae
or til... methOd. were eat1af'aotor:r some of the time, but 'there w.e ntrer t!!IrI
Stend&1"d Operet1q; Procedure met.",od th.t ao\1l.d be cotmted upon to tunction
etf1c1ently.
c.Co.'1\l'II.Ul'11oetlons between tank. _ aupport1!li artillery 1. y.,,
poor, except mal tank. _Dc 1f1th Armored .arttUery. At ROCCNlOlDA. one
t.-w ,,1ID7 aoBllllander did ..Uefactor1l.7 41,.. the tire at the ):Ii. Art
iUe1'1 Battalion. 1h1e, hO......I", Wa. Ule W7 t.1_ durin& the
that it tel t that artUler.Y CO\lld be near the pl...
_4 tlae 1t w,,$ wentee:!. .
.. d. The Table. ot OIS_cation and tor a tank battaUon
do DOt ,.uo. tor the n'Wllber .t 11&1.-= cf'ts.... th. battalion 1. "'l'I1N1 to
t.ms.*. the T/o end I pl'O'lU.. tor one 11-.1_ .,11"1". l'h1. Batta'l.14la
h,abltMa1l1 had a l1a1acm etftcer w:1.th Colpa,'; .. 1d.th D1v1elon _ OIle or
.. wi. th IIUpJ)OrW,/......t.. Otfioen 1IU8t be t .. trom other job., 1...,
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..a, ...a........., lIelat--ce, aDd to ft.l.L the 4__ fer

lltll- otti..... it 1..., the batta1.1on abort ot ott1CJen.1n
... .. ...u. til. are take troll
.. .. e. A sttad..zd Operatiag Prooedure ut.bod by 1Ihldl ctJl d....
.-lop\
1b11. 1ns1de hiJI tea*. 1he iDtllJltJ'YllaJl ottc1 plckl lip tal'letathe tanker can
_t _e. I.t be 0IIJ1 lot his intomaUon to the tlJlker quieklyt the tank ean
&1.... effective eq>port.
t. The taJdl-W..t17 te_ muet .,rk together tl'Oll to
MI'Ien.ty... t., hour_ at a rd.DiJNI betore thq CJaJl hope to eperate 1IlIOOthl7. It
time to 1eam bow the other UIl1t doe. th1D8- and 8JtPeete you to do th_.
"en the tank-intant17 iuolwU.ng oompany COJIIIa,ftdiDg offlcers ...
fl'tatta, know each othu, 'til. Cell woJk together much more ettlc1entJ.y ttl..,.
. __ as atrengere.
g. '!he t..-.."nf.tr,r te_ nruat kQow eam 01h... o.pald..Ut1 end
l1a1t.t1.cm.. At tlIel the burden of oarry1n, the attaat 1Il\l8t, .au.
ot the terrain .nd at\1lai4cm, taU 011 the 1nt'antr.r. At other till, it 1.
t-*s that are beet qOal1tted to bear the bruDt of the attaak. Ibtb 1N. t.
IftUst know thi. end 1.- to reco.se the situations in 1Ib1d1 on. ol"the 0_.
uni t must lead.
h. 'lb. lIere pre88l'l08 of t8Jlka IIIOl1i infantry, thotagh th-V ....
not needed OJ" cannot ... lIIplo7eQ ettlatentlr. 18 8)1Ietim.s des1.rable 'becau..
ot the 11ft given to the Wentl'l'IlCl'. morale.
H. _IS
001 7Sal. ta.ll'1.
eo.andtna ...
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&epoJ't of Aetlfn wi. th ..,
Pezhi4.n J 1944... J) .,-. 19J.4
.... IV Corp. to the Berth tlODl OaBlllLLO.
... I IT&t, 8leet. lat. 1., 1:)5. 1:16.
.,; 1. O_JDUL.
' ... ' At lUZlOB I , the "asTa1llI B.tt.u.on ... N1.1.". tl'Oll aU.-,
.. U eo"". 8ft4 88* W.t17 Dt:t1.a1.....t\aClbed to l' V. S. A.l'fI7 a..,. _
.'_".in the via1dt1-:of tdesma, .t lUaa. fM l:AJ)OJ. GOiIpaay -C.....
ita__ ta t)1e 'faroe ....,. .. .".ed to the Y1a1n1V of .'1TJ4l.l.... Slut
'. or the Batt.u._ .....tt.ebed to the ',,_ lone .... at 14\800 .
1.._ . the vic1n1\'rotMAlIIJlO, at 15*01. 'I0Il \iM.ttl
. :Q)9(IO., the Batta11cm ....ted 14. _. , .. h .... ..,..,. ill 1IIIppOr\__ et _.141
lat_t l7 Aegiment in til .,.. SO.s...t ........... C__dlce, PIl,.
MOCA.T1'U>A. At 2411." 'battat'-. 010........ .,.. "ftalnlV of
....moo for .....___ ""at"lac .t..... tot.. ..,. .....
. Ie 1I.00ANO .. ' ....IA .. SCAVSAIO .. ,.,s,r, ......... , -til .&.
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.At 131J)OB .1_.. ""'1t17 0 wat ..... +-0 ,.. foree a..aq
__ --:ti4 to the'f'1td.ni9 of PJftOLIJI' .. .. At
Comp"1 -C...,... 'JOi PITIGL1"O to Y1e!JllV" M.CI ill
..... of Troop '-,net llecannal ..,... SquaclftIl. I'l'OII th1. po_"', ...
"j platoon, CoJIIpIPY Ie-, .til .a 01 .,eGr:llnal "," WOJ'ked north ...
iRlNfO - TRI.A1fA..... Juat north ofUft!BJA tilt, l'11li Sate ta
. mine 11..... :_ eelt-P1'Qpelled ... tl.-.. Th.y reraatDed 111
pOdtion jue north of ",DIA the DlPt 14 June. A pl..... .
of Company "C" me.rdled W,..., at 14'POOB to Jam IJeOOIld ..... '.
'platoon lKlrking C.&fIJlfl.l. "'.. eoll8l t no .
but regulated their speed .... of ... ....,.. eolam .- tqDk !
fl po s1tJ.on just nortil or sa.... f!wSac the night fill 14 ,-. At 150.tlO" .
the 3r platoon of eomp."y e ,.... th. col'Ullll C8 iIle .......0 ibiP.
The 7521 Tank BatWS- t.... eomp..,. -e.) ...."t.acMd to the
T" Foro. Tttmey at 141800B J.... ...-ed fJON _ the vicd.n1t7 of
arriving there ....-taU- (Ida_ .
"0") moved to SOANSAIO to .....JIt the 141 W __ Sa JI&Nl to eel...
tbe line VALLDltA - ROOCALBDI tII.A. '!he hea4""1411ntantl7
SC.&"lS.tllO .t 15l500B preceded 1:r OD.""" ot 9llt --"'IItIIP- 5qu,dron
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. c'." Jdlltd ft... tIMIII' -cU.en. Dl.,. JIM"." in toe dur1n& the rd.&h'"
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...... "!dabt Ntt.tJs111111 to our Un... b mUsW __ ._ ..... 1D
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the rear .......' n_ of the',..,.ne.... 1hq .....
.tibe Talk 'ore. 1'l...ii\182100J .tIl the ..... 1Ii .s.cm. tid. T'" Io'l'M .
... fIIIIIPO- of os. ___ a.pn..ra. 1 -.d. I .,..to_.e pl.-' of. .
. lDt.,itrr tPd .- pl.__ .," __ ... -''',. 7'. f_ ..ttalS_
. .-1 hJ4 the ndstd.GIl z...z. and rtght tllPk of the , .. '-OrM .
-'-ey. Oompeny itA" IIIiMd to poeiUaa.t 8Oa7 .t 1919001 mder contal of
, ,_ lorce Dodie. .
. ConIt>tP:r "0- r_t6Ded 111 Battalion :a...rv. in v1c::1D1V of
IAIC?,'100B. At 1915001.: ...tooo of Co,.....,. "C 1ile1led ICftI aJOOO .... .
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l4l W-t l7, on PMlmCO, ..... Yi.traU, ....."'r.a1llatn ntiI.,
I,.,. "Bit tanks file.Ued '_.Ill. .. _-.zs..t. 19 3._ ,.:ad .....
.. .....u'-prope1led 1\Il" ..., ale n ....
... -- ,....1H gm ne.t. roai ............. 7al"lta *__ .1
,...... CCl ....,. "B" t .. a 1'", BI.,.,.., ,tid...... .. III .-Nd
pi..... .au .t 19UOOB. ftt'tft"lDa ........... At19aoo, OMptlQ''''' .
........ ""1117 ,\IIt th01lI11P' 7eN..... "'MUJdCO. CulpIfl7."",,'
--- '...."tali_ 1".",- at tJJIJ72J .... Ol........ of proteeUft& the
latt4... r.lght n-.;; '. . :. .
CoIIp.ny "C- ....'" thtta. of l_t. BatW,101l, 1. JBI.,.t17'.
- the t.o"el .t 'lhey took' up 4.,..
elYa petd.t1oa. in the .... . lilt BattaUoD ., 1.Q. Wlht!7 d....
Id 3) 1...e.:,1
At 3:)lSOOB, Coaptfly ....... d...... '-.Ole t .. I'oneDed$4t ......
OImp_1 "B" We" .tt.d1ed to .. ,_ J".roe..... ........ _,. ___ ..... ..
.apport. the .tteok of 3Jod Ba,.... '., 1.Q. W_tr... hS.ll '.'3IJ.. ...,..t11"
oeeupled the objeotive w1thcntft..a.8ta1lce. _pta....., 0......,. -,. Jfm...
sa po.tt1Ol1 with the It.s "t".'" .,el'l'l1;h\' ... ...... of o.,lIIi' -,
."n.. to r.n .-.bly an. " ....1M'I91 .t Z2a308., ..... 1500 7ard_ 80dl
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....t. 2l.OJ)OB, QomptJq -C" ..... attached to the at. Bat-tallon, 141 Intllltl'1,
......._ '1J1 8Upport of their .tt.c:k to Mi 1.1 '700896 at 2l0500B. .alB 1I1e
......kepi ott Dl&1.n 1'OtId much .. po_bl.e .w. reac:becl hlab Ground CJ9'....
l_ldac the objeot1ve .t m'J)B. 1IheN teroe eata'bUlhed. det'.siv.
,poillUca. Light .rtUl.,. tift .... noelya4 ctar.1.na th.1ut two .... 7 _
_ Ill_ to the obj ectiv. _ lihUe 1a the 4et.ull.... pN1. ti_.
CDIIpIl1Y A" .,......t.2L09OQB to ....Ft the 18\ Batta11011, 14 Ia
in d.renaiv8 P"1u.t PMlANlCO. TIley Wft rel1wc at a1800B .
retU1!le4 to peld. Uon v1aWtr "tln1.
At 2S>SOOB, B.tt..u.- He.-5quartere _ CoIlp_7 "'" lIOVed t:rom poe.\UaD
net.n1ty 7'6791 to 706&62.
00lIp4tIY ......... rel1evtllt trea taalr 10""_ Dod1e .t 221900B _d
to the ..... " " \\
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At 2221D01. Gap., "A" .,.., .ttadltld to ;n,t B.u..uOl1. 1,Q. Jat__,
..,,0. attacked in. "". 'of. that Bat.ta11en at 0)5))8 to the' "iir.". . .. ;
lOCCA8T1UJ).L l'her ........... on the obj ....,.. .tIlUOOB wi tlicR1t _.. .' . '. "
retdetenoe. Atl1tl....... h..,.u,. ...... boo.t...."..s .;{.;t
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poaltion was IMltb of Blaht pnamere wre tek_. '.,h\
OolIpA1l7 tIC..... $1..... tna Bat.w,1aI1, 14 W_'17,_'. ;
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700896 at 2ll900I. .. th..,. ..e4 to ......bly aJ'e& .'7''''1 .';"
wi. t.h the B.ttalla ......" .t..
Company ..' ... N1ift'ed troa Battalion, 141
and retumed to ill. 1ltW-1Grl .....b1;r are. at 24U/JB. ,ft.I'
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All Co"P"'" ....ed in main.... elk, dlang1ns 1'OfI .w. _, ;l.
rubber tracks and -_ ..p.... J'ourtec ttnk qia...... , )':'
1n8tellAd 4ur1ng thl. pedod *1dll.", boa 24th to 21th lme.
the .6ttt Ozdn8l'1ce compl.eW -aU a1'IIa -...,uon, repat1'!na tho.'''' .'
to __ detective. 1be 5251h 0J0dD... s.a..... _d "Paired iaatr-.lta.
. ' At 1905008, the latta11G11 .,.ect,hea 'I'" tID I 431.925 ...........
-' 25JCI91'. as: 1dlout.n .,,,111 ot "ABa&. .
Ca8Ueltie. _ ...,..
Vclol Glma 2
,a.ut Cal". -1
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Typical It"I." terr.4n was _oountered thle operatiOll.
ottea t..uca were c.l" ", eteep hUll, IJDd (11111...
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hOJI18 J,..:._ 26 JUDe h...., rain teU 1ntemlttIDtl7 ..... t...u.
.Ill" onsa aountry opaaU_ 1II1Htl lION cU..ttlaul t. ' . ,
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tl7 to crold it. It our intlfltl7 win w liTtil a Hight color 1t would be
.......r to see eJ'ld the aumbttr of Uu. Wltltr.r wlre 1. cut wuld be low
ae4 oonl1derebly.
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1, 187 1944 - hour. - !b. BattaUon ....s.ved an order to report to II
1. S. AJ:a" Cozpa .t 'ond! .t ITALY tIl_t
1Jl II laDdi.
24 L7 1944 - 04)) hour... lU.let1ni cleared Iboli IIlIOUt. to ,anti.
081' hour St.,tt ParV cal.aand Ibcil1 IIlMute to ron41.
0900 hoUl'" Vtb1c1e ool18l QLqred Doli -lO\lte 10 Icm"i.
10)) hour TIPk oolUIID cleared m.u IIlro.te to J'cm4J.
la'Xl hour'... Blllet.1Dc party arriyed .t btYoua. ana_at of
raaa .t 45S016 If",I 8leet II rODdl.
1./00 hour. - Staft part,. .rrJ,.." .t
he-. .. neecl or ta.sk 0Ill.,,- al'dved .t. "'.....
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a5 1.,.1944 .. om hov.. TaU of tank GQlu. an:t-at........ ana.
0,)) ho\ln. Uee.d ot TthiCLe ___ aft'iye4 ana.
04.X> h...... feU oE vCdca.e 1Ol.,. arrlTed at aNa.
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1OJ) houh .. BatW10a 0I4..1" ..... to
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0.,. 88th _ .......... elde
to haTe one "Lt.e '''''-7 "!L'IO.. :"
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t.,uc B.ttaUoa, at 1'&' ..en ;l7J U ,..
te .st.bUm a -14 b1o* ., 509OI)1f&1 , U
'.di IIJ1d to Jtep aU lWi.. 4d.Yll1 tJ'lll ......
north. / >
13lO hoUl"ll .. latt.J..lon atta... to 88th Int.tZ'T D1Ti.a.cn.
1.Q.' h01lJl'll .. _.a ..eel troll Ba't....1oa blftUajl .... '
ra1.1.... 001llp1P7 ac, 7Eoth B.t+..11_.
l500 h.... - CoIIpIP:r "I- aniTed in pos1UGD end 1"tIl1_ed
ac, ?lOth r_ Batta:J.t.. Iflatt pl.te......t _
a .Id lA at .,., 1'&'1 IbMt I" 11
,.uti. hlal-4. et Ba"Q.1ea ".' "....,s... 1D .....
01l_t1oD. .t_.... hM Wemo.
26 laY 1944 ... 0800 hour... 0 . _din, 11.., or ..\tal-I.e 1...a .Id.... to '
""" to ."e at lIlDO ....... _ older. tl'08 ...
Dl'Yil1cm.
1000 hour Departure of latWSeJa 4 .".. beotP.. of aaDI"W
oonditiClll of 1'0.... '-_U1'e1la1'dl ordv 1.....
1n4i0at.i.q 13)) he1In .. u.. tor departure.
1)X) hour. - Hour of departure ..... '- 17J) hour
16:J) hour. - 80'&11' of dtpartun ........ '" hours, 'Zl 118)Y
1944 lMioa'Is.. at aonttn... ......,n1on of ro.-l
2350 hoUl"ll - 01\1......'Ye4 traal81b M.s..... to lIIO't'e out at
oa --.. S M.., 1944.
nOWNGRADED TO:
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1"0,000.
-Batt.u.n remain" !n D1T1&d.atl Be"l"'f'e at "5m2
It&t Sleet 1" m the entire daY. tsnk crews
WN .et to lint AmGred D1vit4on.
Bat\ll1ae ... raU_ed troa attached II Co!p. __
'88th Dl'dal_ .-1 .ttacbed IV Corp..
1.,.1944 Batt.uOll r..wed 111 area ooeap1ed dudDg deY or l)
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,;' , PlTIGLljNO during niF'. of B.ttalian
conUnued reor.an!'ation, rest andmainteriaflce at
po lSi tiOD in vieini\( of
.. "C" 'i!lOTed from 'ITIGLljlfO, Yio1ni t7 ot
I.&NCIjt'O in support of Troop A, 91.t Ken Set.
One Flatoon of Coa.pen7 -e' ,linked noT'ih out of
" 8a'DlIl and IJlOther lIOrked no!"th out at SCAlSJNO.
1800 UV Ba1.telicm "as to Tade Force Ralaq.
" l' :"'. 1944 - 0800 noun moved to vicinity or !t.ANCIfJ(O, arriving
" ,'.t oeoc hours. '
10 iJattsllon (1.88 Co 1fClI) from Y1c1ni ty of
, ' ,U!CI.lO to'ric1ni ty of SCANSAIto.
1800 beUft:.'lattal.1on IIOTed HI f1"Olll SCANSANO'in support ot
,141 IntllJltrr. '
2lX! hoUh'. GeapaJlY tiC" Wi thdrn to reqply attar operaUng
, ,with e1.8I1811t. ot,91 len, 5q along SC.SJlO - SMf
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. CATlRIrU.!o.a all da7 ana supportins; the .tt._ of
thel4J. In.taut17 on SJ.'S CAfJRm.l. Detail, or opQ.,
...tUna ot one platoon of' CompaJl1 'C", operat1n,
1d.tIl element. of 9lat Ran Sq on S.A.1'01t!fI! - TIl"".
, ..act, not lI.VaUal:a1
-.'11 or CfllAflt.l.... Ole 8COut oar -a DUlleJOU8 M.chine PD
" . ..\. -re d.. in the vic1n1t7 or SJJl CAt...
"'OIl. artUle!7pl..,. poaa1b17 de8tl'Oye4. Lt.
D.._ -'-OD.. tIIl1et.....,. 1IOUn4e4 Itld one lt4 too
tl'ilk boeked out Ttb1cl. by Itt. H.atOll,
0'''1127' Co--.du of CoIlp81l7 "C', .st,ruck r.u.zt
. I ' Lt, H..toa 41_ th. tollow1nC dl1.
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of 14\ W.,.t171
eo"'lIIQ' _,I. 942614
Comp.,q "I '. '508'"
CompeJl7 "C....",..
IB Bq .. 9')2664
1 'It, Co ltC,,111* fta GIl S.tum1..,rJ........
BattaUoD rca1ned U' 4.41(.,.. poat tiona in
ot 11.l btet!7.. '
l:J)O hour. - One plato. of GoIIpey '0-, '1IIO'IiDi With. tOrM
'Up .. &lad, aft'1Ted in HI...
15)) hours .. Col!tpan1". IIOved trom poad.t.i.oa at 942870 u1th
1A ' Ti. a.. C.A7BJGR,& .. ""3.0 - rctVIR.fU,
to plat J (815(8) .' , .
1800 ho11rtJ. ,._.... nato. JlQyed ate pol1tion .t 93J681.
1900 haul'. - A-.u1t, .... tired oount.rbatterr on eIl8117 lUll
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Task Foro. 1'001tl500 hours, raained 1m. '
!Aaew. ov.rnlght.
IISOLTS Of tJ'IBATI_ - Ply. machUt. gun n.st. dastrojTed.. two WarltIV
tanka ..r. !'ired at., one IC'pearlng to be deJUa;ed.
!hls '\lD.1t suttere6. no casual ties..
'111. 1944 - OJ)O, hours - Colt1q 'e" .ttadled to at Battalion,
", 0500 JaoU8 - Company IC' lftO'Yecl out ot Battal1on.,
141 Intantr,y., att.oldng to the IaOrth...t..
0900 haft. CollplJll I.' IWWed in wpport or 1st Batt.J..1en,
'". l/J. Int_t17, .ls haP. .. its ml.e1cm the def'.H
',." or 1 JOAIlCQ. Company lIB' reme1nt14 111tb. T.alt 'or..
Dodi
13)) h..u. Conspsn,. 'C', eupportlni the attack of a1 Battalion,
"'l/J. IntaJ1t1"1, amT.a at Y1 eini ty RJ 70089 6 and
, , toGk daten_v, poidtiona there.
1800 hou" . Co1lpeJ11 ..... Wa. relied from 14 Intaflt17 ed
\1uned to 758791. Asla1dt Gun tleba reaatn14 1f1.
9) AlA Bn.
21 1944 - OSee hour. .. He.-!quartera moved fro. 756191 to 7Ola62.
Colftptrly ".l" IIOV'" t'rell 8eJll' pos1tion to pedti_
, .,.th :an Headquarters. Comp"'7 "0- reaained 1a
, 'lDpport of' 211 B.tt&1.1oa. 141 In!,.,,,t1'7, 1thU.
c ,,, 00llpell7 "Bit NIla1ned attached iio fa. Porce Dodi,
1AlC hoUra'ij, AlsaUl t Gun Platoon relieved tmll 93 JlA Bn IIld
't}<:_ed to Yioinltr of 7.l)8,S. ,
1900 Companl "Btl Nll_td .tl'Oll Xa* ,PoNe Dodi., aoYttd ,.
" ,756'191., '
23 June 1944 - CompaJl,. WAlt supported attaet of' 3rt! Bt.tttllCD,l/J. '.
, %nt811t!'1, Departure, Hipwl173. Obj eet1y.,
. J.J 63. . . .
1400 hftii... "A"a:rr1f>_ at ill
, rt ot 31"d ltt,l41 tnf'ant.J'7. It'1d
positions in the v1c1nlt,.. ",
1900 hours "C. reli.-ed fa. dettDa'Y. poaiUcn" at
If 6, 5'tlpport1ni' ,14 'In!, end retumed
to' '1Jt/91. 13attaUOIl CP MY_ "laa* lrem 70(S 62 t4
CerAPlPl "Eft .... &ire.., 1ri the latter '
post tion, 'h'aving __eft iD Battal10n ........
RlSULTS OF <l'ER,.\TICtiS - The town of .... in supPOrt of.
)rd Battalion,,1.0.' tat-trt 'QUng Al'IOI"84
Divi. a1cRt, to purou&ta ;!cont.friue .ttadt to
north .. ..et.; .Io ..,\..-attie. kno. and I1ODe:
t.sa,s by
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752) TANK BATTALION
}FO 464, U. s. AlIIl
In The Field
18 Nov_ber 1944
JIJ 314
SUl3JECT& Historical and Histo:."ies of
TO & General, Fifth Army, APO 464, U. S. Army.
(1hl'Ough Qlannela)
1. In compliance with Letter, Headquarter., lIATOUSA, dated 8 J aIlU8l7'
1944, and Letter, Headquarters, 5th Amy dated 22 January 1944, subj act and
fUe a8 above, the following is 8u1:mi tted ror the period 1 October 1944 to
31 October 19441
aeport of Aotion wi th lihemy
a. II Corps- .Attack from HUl 966 to the North.
For the CbDuIand1ng Officen
ANSlN A. BOMBA1I),
1st Lt., 752d Tank BIl.,
Adjutant
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Bpt or Action 'Ii th EllcyJ 752
TIE: Bn' ( trip)

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0:: .30 Se.)tember 19L..-'., the 752d 'rank Battalion Corrun81id Post .vaa lOCated
at 9C)l\,'j, t. 305 Tank Destroyer Battalion etta.ohed. (hmp2nY A located
at fj1JIO':':', (;1) .)811:' i3 moveu ':ro;:: <)03110 to vicini t;r Hill 966 (905155), arriving
there ::;t Clt,:Ul! to support U1fl attG.ck of the .3JC.)tL. Rer;1rn.ant. Coinpatl7
C m.ovaJ. fro:, to 9Gi;!153, and the ASSam t Gun. Platoon WaS attecheJ to the
.32ith k'leld Artillery Battalion at 90]073.
ihe J"tt.11on l:ost IllOVed at 01(J.)(NA flY;;"" <:,051(05 to lJ1i)170,
8J"r...vlH", t .t OUJ45.A. Coinpeny A moved to vicini ty HUl 966, arriving at
OlClj(i(),A. The Jojllpa.ny sllp}lorted the 3d Battalion, JJ7tll Infentr;r Regiment mov.
ing to vlci Lt.11 95517), also sUpported the 2d Hettallon, JJ7th Infantry l\eg1ment.,
by to Hoad Junction 9l.3l5i:i thence North East, throl:/ih Coapen7
B e:cd 930178 by nii;,htfall. Cr>mpany B supported the attack ot the 3d
Battalion, JJ9th Illfantry Reiiiment, junpiI16 off fro:u 914165 at OllOOO.A an" ad
to 926l.'79. CoiBpa.1'lY C in iuairltena!lOe et 908153. l;he ' ault
Gun Platooll r/!:leined attached to the 32;lth Field .Artillery I1lltta11on at 90.3073,
moving to 914147 during the afternoon. lhe tan.lts snd Tank Jave 'fury
close sUpport to t,"le Inr.ntt"',f in above
Compei\:y A in. sLj1port of the .337th lni'.ntr"'J Regiment, had the ingineer
Platoon of Uif. 3J7t.:.-l clear minea and mark roed at Rose Juno
.Lion 9jl;L-':J ::':'<)', toP.J aout,h'''eet to rook et ()221.?9.
At OJtiUCA, r..:, l'letoon Oi.'i'icer reported mission oompleted. '!be Com
pany then .OV.:\1. in -"11rI.)ort of the 2d Dattalion, 337th Infantry
tc ').231?), but due to rdn, mud. and poorvls1bility, .VE.:G un8ble to
8UVSnce eny .i.'1.;rl1er, after bobbin.:; five tanks in the mud. ordJred
bade. to 911154 et. OaJ8.45A. At 05';5.30.1 the Company jUBpeJ. ofi' J..'ro''1 IIlO".
nor'U'lsast to en essau1.t position vicinity 9231'19, thence OV-2r LesvilJ rllined \.
road to vicinity 9.4,321.8, ilthere erlElAY "It';. sighted at 0303OCA. 1'.lci ":ired
on enallY InfAl'ltr.l &-'1G. oonvoy in the valley to tile north, inflic.:Unb heavy c::asuel
Ueti. ,Aalbulencea were seen munded tor J hours thereafter. Alao

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A t...on 1':GV,:,',C, tn'. j :. C;,l5(:i;}., Itli>ntr..,: !"o i . ) l V.6
r... tG.l"!. t to ',61;(1:; ..;, lfL '\jwt the
lJrl0 l,p.': ..,:,: Or1(; t(J111( .;esLrujor t .. ,. V>3f' em
co'I.Illto.... e' .. ,', ,:)r: i 1.111 t:;,' ',i/t:1S'S. l-t (It..: c,..) A ,;OV<';;; vld,n.l ty
9J.j:X:l; to ') ',;. . '.' . );:-tln.,; ti", ,.:{'ttdiuH. 3J7th Ir nt.
arriV.,;t + Cl,jlle l,'nuer t:c tid') lst..,;-(,t811orJ,
JJ7Ul In_',-,tr', ... >,,.-!nt, !It Cf41c 3O.A
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t ,...t-,;.A) U'c1.r [N
945245 to ' :r'.1".rL:il\, in t:.et. rod ttc>:"i 1m::.11 ,,/;b3CA
t,.l '_. "; ,,:'J' t,;.C ;d';:lt. One :7gi' F!L OL4t by
ene-'.i..i..JlCf.: .. J -: :,t V:L :'1ml .; 1'1 l'!(.;tiO":1 1;.1 .<ht:ll f!:':.;.. ,ts. )1(}'1 Y
CQ.l"utJ.tif!:?"e"'':: 'l: :,i,},1!l. :;.'",,/ et :1, 3t::! .. t or t" .J l:lt
tettfil!.C' 1,'<". ..t.r.: l'._,:l,',!nt,::, t '!< to 0; t . ., .. , I"11c!
mud, t: .}i! <, ,:'>':::' 1';41., 4 t9nc: ,Ji . 'I.. .. , 'f;
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t \ .. .." f.Ll"2 .:. dtl
li(.ic"-,,.,:, i.;; r.cLion u:' :O:;t,I;t" L'1::t."'J. 111') "'ftt.!lion .l'ost ''\lOved
tft).'ll t:; r. L z: ,)1 Y:C t. to 5271.
",'j , (lua 1 i'l ...d,CtOfl, ,; ::::tN iC"t' Llptt.eliiJn attaeled)
al'l'iVC) ',,-.1.,3 sl.\J...ort \). r]:, :;.t..: J.l.:' v') ')f"iy d
in t:,:..:, .,<)';, g O;.;t,ol).:.l.'" L' '. ," 'r.U5J to '".c7219,
:ci.. On; :"",', ..,,'y c.. i.!, one 6<lllt.!tt'3t.1 '.Ounded
in actio ii:,r <. '" J :,.lidl
'/);, .\: (, 'c' t,(;l .l.nl'ent.rJ ;\",.:L'l,mt,
mOTed fro.:l '>1 ,J'\...;,if11tJ or CJ2Jl?, it':;r,"4 tal:s ..'Q'['a 00-,;:)00 Jo'ltl'l in the
mud. At ',":} or';l)rOO })"'C'; t..') 911156 .... 1,; .., to i:lw.l and poor
vil!llb1l1.t.-r. Ji L.', FA, v,}t!:i1/ C .L'i " ....J:.ort 0 ..... Jj ..Jstt511on, ..i)Jth Iul'antl'7
mov:' "'!,,,:, Vlc:r:.tj' '.111:"0 t:> .here held
durin.; tile, cor",,te!' .;,,-:,t ,}' t.: I.lf';j vd..l1 inett.lle-i on the l'Qute Gt
1i':V .. ,1t t ()' I; ,? Coll.. Eln.,' 1'19,3 ,scv.nca,: to 9002)7, .mere
:f..'or t ",' t. Un 4 Jcto'l;cr l'j44, C o'l\JllOrt("(l the 2d
Dflttellon, J}}i.)) vicinitJ' at
O.4i,JCCA, tJ t . . l:i" .q ;\ill()C 1'10 "6Vf,r. L-1"j ZllpiJo-::-ted th.
lnf...ntl":i' 1,)J."'::ct :ire .i.,,,;). \..: 1u'{(;\; .:ro;.JS:..:Jl?) to
(;47a.?' f'!t C,:,/f'OA, VIe] to 1st. ))'}th In
tant!"; c.1"c, t he .. tiH'Y ... no t. c[,lleci \.:por: to C1) so.
Orl 5 1" on!:! :eection ot t,,!,!CS, iJlua one pl ..f:AJ,)n of
"d, '<i'\/',:-; 'ttl . Ii:') (;:.. '1/; ;(:0) tJ) J1Jt>?Ort til'" Ie. L 1 :l.f""lltry
R,\.L.n'1t., '.),1.0' ol .tOIl .... to S. (:174223). ,.,!::illt'1'; .'J
"t}I". 1 '''... . ,.,.;:;-0 t,'J ..t "thli .lnf,ntry L I..!',i.<'i
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hil.l L.. ; Loll", !'./ ::'Lrin.; 9t '< .. ttV;un nests ,<tIlJ ;:nt:J<.'r;,l.,:'
V ... ';;::1.) ,:)}:e.ill.:'::. vn 6 Oct.'));, .. ':" . .. I., Cot{P8!1J C ""tnt :!.:1tc .. ' '.':<:b01 :":3
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The Gun P1.toon on 4 October detached
J2jtll F1eld A:r:-tillory Battalion .end attflched to tile 1IJ3d .field Artillery n.t
talion, movina fro." to "Ihere tilC,!" lJl"lUl llC90('J, when
they moved tt.:> t; clr no,', .i.)osi tion at 93:)242.
On CJ October 1<)44, .u ..!ov.:;,j t,'iQ to hill L.75 (S'::!..'l.:::l) at
09161.5.1 to eive caract fire su port to tt1e Ll..L"'rx,try Rc",Llent. 1!i(; ColPs,..""lY'
knockL.J ..lawn houses 1:1 :ihich cuanYivero et S:07';.o4. J.'L lCLA",,,\,
Company 13 opened .fire at bet1.<feen iJ. (91G23d) and our front
line troops. One platoon o.f tanks and an tttteched Tetnk Destroyer. Platoon did the
'DHi Comk>aI1Y to move to 11 1'().i.IIO (9C52'n) , but the
tank do.m end the platoon returned to 911256 for the ni.,;;;1t. ColJpeny B
atteilptee to rove forward at 110(}.30A to DiLLE Gll. (916238) ;d. th 8 pla
toon 0: "t,iJ"; .:C5t.h Tank Destroyer Bettalion att.chea, b't:.t i'leS hehi U,) by bed
roade at }14236. On 12 October 1944, Company B did t,'lO tanks to M. DUI
P'Ofli.ll1a. mere they ..fired in sUpt-lort or the JJGtl.. Infentry Re,:;iment.
On 13 Ootober 1944, the Company moved three t811ks to lIU1 525 (916213), to 8l.\>
port tne 3J.:;th Infantry They 1'f81"e held up here by impes:sab1e roads,
but fired tlu"oU5hout the daY. Attenpts to .dvance by tile tanks tn);!). Ule afore
said !Josi tLo:w ,vere hindered by j:18l1Y k>oor trails ao."1.d Jirect tire 1"ronl CUD7
sel.i'-[lropl'Uled from vicinity CBOCE'l'TA(C)17JC2) and to the north. 'lbe Com
pan.y.,dtil one platoon 01" tank destroyers, 805th 'lank Dastroyer Battalion .ttadl
ed, ft r0(l tll1"'(
1
),..;hout days of 14 and 15 October 1944, at CROen'fA (917.302) end
tile'!. vlcir-i ty. On 16 October 1944, Company B reverted to Battalion reaerve and
ss;.;a-lblou vicLl.t ty of 919250, "Ilere the; rana1ned until 18 October 1944. 'lb.
ilattEJl10,-, Fast closed at 12l.100A at 911267 from 9082'Z7 than at 131825'
Clf' :JeLt811011 GCH'land Post moved to 918u.o from 911267.
On 10 1944, Co':lfJ811J' A ''les still in support or the .337th Infantry
firil'-L missions i:j.. ro'Ubhout the daY on e."1.sny travelled road
On 11 October 1944, one section of tanks and one section ot &)5th Tank lJeEtroyer
1)sttallo.u attached, moved to Hill :)14 (944252), renainine (;u.dnc; tJle daY
VltLilo rGCo:l'ia;isS&llCEt \faS made for roads forward. At 120930.1, tilt:l arrived
at liil.!. then went to iall 494 (9462{fj) thEmC0 to Hill 310 ('JJ.;1712).
CoillPsny A lal1 572 (Division Ob.; ecUve 9 ('J4jZ77 et IJ1030.A.
to Hill 57,; (,)4G2;:A)) ahere tiley rS'llBineJ. 13
Oc..toLe.r 1944, t:.c Co2()fl,c.Y had one tan!t knockad out by our own Jive also
two enlisted men Ne:::' ,fQ1J,L1UtJ i: v.;;Uon, one by mortar 11a and oue, 'LJ a rains.
the Ii'ne;ineer8 con;::tr1JcteJ. on 14. October 1944 for CoJilP81lY A &1'10. .t 150COOA
the Compauy plus a platoon or the b05th 'rank Destroyer Battalion att.ched reached
lUll 554 (95.<2g7) they were held 'Up by JIlin.a, but averwetched Hll1s 554 and
/IX) Eor eneny settv! ty. Unebla to riiove because ot impsable reeds, Company A
rElDained at POJUIOLI (952287) in general suwort oE the 3J9th
until 21. Ootober 1944. The Company a"aited ccnsLruction ot roao.:: beyond 9592]1
to C DI (962216), th'en to HUl 622 (957305). At 1518451., the AssaUlt Gz
Platoon moveJ trolll 935242 to 9z:J:t14, cere they rlll1s1ned the rest or the period.


Company Cat. lSla:>OA c10eed at 926268, having moved from 907222, pre
paring to relieve Company- B 1n eupport at J38th Infantry Regiment on 16 October
1944. At 1&'4)OA, Compaft7C JIOved one platoon of tan.1.ts and one section tank
deatroyera, 005tb 'lank Deatro7er Battalion, to C. then proceedod to
B.ACCM:JLLO 1I1e ai Platoon, ComPaI'1Y C, W1tJl one section tmi: JC:'ltroyers
attached; moved to lIWInQ (9JlA96) end retained there during tile day. On 17
October 1944, CoIlpetl7 C returned to BACCAJlUO (9J3A97), arriving tAere at OmA
hour. and continued on to OS'l'i:RIA (9)2303) at 171000', goiDg on t1"ODl there th.,.
arrived .t C. alCCA (9)8)8) at 1714OOA. Pwidng on, the Infantry received -aU
IN_ tiN troa C. 3IPiTT1U. (9343l2) and aut-propelled tire W.8 reoeived b,. the
taU.. The Compan7 Co ."der' a t.nk Wa. hit twloe by armor p1eroiDi tire, c.__
. JJI& the elfJV'at1ng lIecmald_ to be daneged. Jh81lY' casual ties were .stimated.
b.eaTy. '!bEl Company aJ,.., d1rected several firing missions for the ' aUl t. 0_
rl.toon. At dark the CoIap.ny drew b.ck to BACCANELLO to reaupply. Before ct.,..
break on 18 October 1944,. OoSllpany C returned to C. ROCCA -and knocked out tw MeJk
IY tank., located three other. in vicinity 921326. The Compal17 also dt1"OrecJ t.
--7 I1achine gun ne$t.. OonlpaTlY C reae:1ned in pold. t10n vioin1ty C. aocc, (t_
\8Dk.) with rendnder of Coap."y .t bACCAlfILLO 1n o th. 338th IntaDt17
lei1aent until :n Ootober 1944. the 00lllpan7 tired DlDeroWi a110n. al-. I"1dce
hoa 938.330 to 942318 and the norlli, causing heavy U .. 01'1 the .-7.
'Bealdea their 0& pieoea, they &lao directed the ' aul t GUll Pl.... _
missions.
.At 1710.30A, U.e Battalion CommaDd Po.t JIOYed fJlOll to 923%76
lIbere they re!le1ned UIltU 1914OO.A, me it eloNd .t 9.30283, 1I1ere it r.a1aed
untU the close of the period.
On 13 October 1944, Company B moved into indirect t1re po811:1o.. vio.
in! ty VILLA DI CASSAllO (9)2266) and Wa. attaobe4 to the )29th 11_4 AriUlef7 '
B.ttalion for operatioD. cml7. Company B rtIIl8iDed in thi. pomtion, tirlq h......
1J'li misaions until 2S October 1944, can til.,. -.Ted to 9422JO, cloa1Jlg .t
2:51500.A, ..ilere they went into indirect tire podtions mtil :s Ootober 1944. GIll
;e October 1944, the second and third pl.tooa. ot Company B (perlOnne1. 0Dl.7) NIt
11ed t"M) pl.toon. of Company A, lilo 111 tum tnok over Company D firing lI'ltU
the close or the pariod :n. Ootober 1944.
On 2l Ootober 1944, Company A moved t1ltl tanks to 94J2J9, and on. ,_
to to overwetch o.pan7 C and fire on --7 positions vio1n1t7 942349
dur.l.Di the d.,.. DuriDg D1Ib.t 'Z1/22 Ootober 1944, Company, MYeQ tour taMe
to 975311, supporting the as Battalion, )39th Infantry Re.Jiment, in their .-.
tack on Hill 522 (9 ($)323). 1.hne addi t.1on&l tank. and four tank de.t.ro"..8
re.ched 975111 durinS 22 Octob.. 1944, r_dniDg in that position. OIl 2.1 Oot
obel' 1944, Company 1. contillue4 to sl.\">port the Jth Infant17 Reg1a.t. 111.
platooo at 968);(1, and al,.., 8IppOrted the )nth Wantry Reg1aent 111
pl..tooll at Lia1.......a1nta1ned tilth both the J'7th end th. )".
Infantry On 24 1Iober 1944, the CoIlpa1l7 JIOved two tanka tD 981119
1Il ot the 3J9th Int..." R8i1II.' _ '- to 98532> 1.rl 81WOn

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of the J37t; InfatltrJ Reiiment. lhe br-tlfo.11Ce of the Company on 25 October 1944
moved from r.; 47Zl2 to v1o.1ni ty ';vi til )(;.; ;';'V.3 tlluks rospeotive
Intentr;,:.r .s on ;?-4. October 194.4. ;[:w stLIluhc6 ..ie:3troyers were
looated .t <) 64'3l4 .dth t'lfO e:t 961.314. j, in support or the JJ7th
snu 339th lrtf'sntr1 l\Obirnents in tileae posi tiona until October 1941., '.\hen t.:>
p1atoous were rel1mred by Company B (pereonna1. only), Compsuy A. tc.J;in;; over Com
pC').lY D ten.i<:e in the indirect fire posi tiona. Ono tai 0': Company" "'.a
wounded in sctton on Z7 October 1944 B .'shel1 enterin.; periscope
\'ben t6'n% WeB hit by hiQl shell. f;Qisteo !.isn iliaci of:Yo'Unus.
eo'1pen:,r C on Z7 October 1944, Ulove.i all iaf;t.elltJ,tions to vicinity- ot
IiL.LO L<312j 6) except t.'l) tenks Nhioh r'3ll;;lned at C. IllCCA (93JJlJ). On
;e October l',,"jr!;, CompellY C put two plstoone in fire )osl tion in vioin
i ty ai' l',A",,0L.:l.::..ul,JJ 1),(1(1 l"snsined in th.t posi t10n for rest of the period.
;),1 l<j44t tiLQ tank Ol.'l.L',czor ri':'UL .310th
eer tmocked out by a mine in tne river vicini ty of 932.3Gd, kUl.1ni
one a:J.ietel.";ia."l and '4Ounuir15 three atoM" enlisted men.
The terrein "lich tilis uni t opcr'1toc: over dt:rlng the peelt periOQ >fa.
"1rJ rou,;h,ii til ;jaHY bui1i.ps, hib11 mountslns find nal'l'O., roUtih tr.u. ..
Many t:lC traUs were h.eevlly tillned anu tL.e trlu.;os crossing atretPs end 1I1t4
11es wore blO"\'ln, EnGineers to do :,(\tch construction before roads were
paua'ble. ;.,.'-ii."; ",woJ >.1 ..e,'tl;.t)I' u:mciition:; it .h.J1.u.a l.eve been to opar
ate in ti.is tllUS tiHJ rain end mud meut) it ;3uoh Iuore di.:t"i'icul t for
tel1kB to 0tl<Hrtc.
Despite the obstacles prese.."lt$d by the dii'.21cult terrain, the
iave V'<3ry close i..luiJport to the lrll.:,utry un1t8 it Hl1ile 15\4)portins,
the Iatantry the pest periOG, it is known that tanks knocked out 4 -au.
prope1.led 2. l.:18.rk IV Xsnk8, 6 vI'il.1c1e8, 30 .,1.f:c.dn'3 Gun nests, end nwab..
of strolli point;:; loc,,;ted in houses. Besides tile ;ClOwn efi'ccta, 'the un! t inO.lct.ed
heaVJ cai3'Ual tie. ujJon er,"ilJtY pe:r:::ounci snd pl'ieoners to be talceD.
The forsarc tank ela,lwts uade muoh use 0';: tl)e unit'. AssaUlt Jun
:t'latoon .dth VC:',/ iood I'eatiL te. '.he t l.iun i'latoon ifa:;; oalled upon by the
for"'l'rd olli,lcnts for t"anty missions. lhe I:lie::'ions l'1red by the Platoon'
""'l"e Cll.I".ln,J cctiv i ty, ,'18Chint:l guo ne:.'ts, Ul&rtar po 151 tione 8.!l0. It
Was i'ounJ tti at ttl!'; i'lre coUld b. obt8inoo 1111 thout daleY 8Jld tile adj uaiDenta
mec.le quickly. .l.!osiues u81Di the 'Unit.s 105Ja /l'UIle. fur,v!',rd Qbl::'arv.x-s were
lurnisbed to the for..... a,..'"Ci element- Loti) oJ the .t.03d 11eld Artillery D.tte11on
and the J2}th ,field .Artil1ar.r.B.ttelion, were usee!. on l'.1...'Wflel'O'U8 oocasion.
wi th ,zooL re5u.1 ts.
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Diva el:.'O cdled by the battalion w:1 til good reaul ts,
but tile co<:::,
liXlic
at1ona tet'.,eentrtO lXllnL,<r::: .'.l'.nJ tt-:ll'lks wore S01l1C_18t difi'icult.
An by a t ..11lc o.l.'fic;;r in a COO Plano in d1root
8Ol1li1tniCetion wI t:1 tLc to help 1.i.St .rtil18ry fire, to e.'1S'lY 10
oations btilin(1 h,)us(;c, straw aacks, heob8S, etc., I'.nJ noUfy th<j tanka o( tni
8 theY' ecivancoJ., ''.'"It:l good renlt,s. It is be1.ievlild. thet if thl$ unit had an
obsarvor in e Ci-b P12ne direotJ.;y in co :;unlcaUon rr1. th the !II:1d trit-l
Bomber., better uae coulu be made of latter.
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1. In cOIIpl1..... 11th Letter, iiNdquartera, liTOUSA, dated 8 JaDUUf
:",.,1944,.and Letter, .",'44l*rter., 5th .ANT, date4 22 Janua17 1,944, .,UDJ.e\,' u,4
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ation, actlon_eUatea thet a unit D., wlt::Jrem :rcn
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btan remarkably bex'1 c..peny C..ander'.aDk .ow' slnoe "up'".
, baa . rles rUlo" l. iach cospanT haa an ut.ll1H')' obse"_ rrClli...... .
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obeerv_r lD 'bis a radio. All coapaniel are now in d1J"ect radi. ...,
tact. the 'fallk lleatr01v CoJI9U.T. It. is t.l_ \hat .....t_
al\uatlOllu1eted ___ the 85th !ntU-i7 1)171110n and the1r .ttacbed aita '
and tills or.anbatla 1a rep1c1 b\lt dittlcultllcwlq .ituatlon, (44 1111......
lIent "e1" .ounwln. aDd 1'ouih terrain ,*,tb ot Il-..nce). The underslgud \leU..
.... ...., the dUl.'lcultl.. bay. "*' eat.1 .. e17 overCClle, that, the
tank ht\al.lon has aecOiDpUahe4 in t.Ct,Mba .W.try' tal'1U. 'l11I '
barom.t.r of bis beb& ....; the lrlfentry '1"1...te _looaN ad pral.e. the '
presence and er'!orts ot ___ 111 spite of the btt Uat th., "1 draw enem7
(ire 1lt hb ar9a. Ihu ,....-red. ifhen the, Iiafftt17 cOIlplaiBs or laok flit
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752D T.A1at BTTALJON
JPO 464, u. s. ARulY
In The field
11 li'ebrua!"t 1945
..3,AnV
:PEiUOD s 1 J'anuary 1945 - 31 1945
Italy, 1'50,000, Shr;ets 87 II, 83 111,93 1,99 IV.
1. GEN:ii;..'Ul,.
At the opening of the 752d '.J.'ank Battalion, with the -:'C5th lank
Destroyer Battalion attached, was in inQirect ane defensive positions
between Highway 6531 and C. C,A.STUN'i:;,,;C,;HIO (96.31) to 82th Infantry uiv
ision. 'l'he rtocket :Platoon, 752d Tank vattalion, was detached 91st Infantr,f
ision and joined the Battalion, 11 Januar;y 1<;45. Com'l1anci. of t.1e sector pE.sseci
from the Jath Infantry Division to tile 34th Ir..fentry Jivision on tr..e ni.i;ot of
12/13 January 1945 at ;vhicb. time 752d 'l'ank battalion (w/805th 'l'ank Destroyer
battalion atts.ched for operations only) was detached --6th Infantry Dlvieion and
attached 34th Infantry Division in place. CWipe.rV "1", 752d Tank battalion,
completed relief of CanpanyIlA", 757th 'i'ank Battalion, vicinity ;.. T.
(9032),22 Jar.uary 1945, enlarbinb Battalion frorrtwhich n011 exten"':s LrQll
!\.T. (9032) to C. CA':''l'E&..VJi:CCHIO (9631). Dt:rhlg the period, Go.llfany liD",
7520 Tank Battalion, having canpleted it's traininb mission, was lslieved fran
attachment to .1.eplace;nent COlllUland, ,/;l'O'LSA, per Cable, J( ners.l,
",'lOUSA, cite l\AGCT, Reference Number FX 79576, dc-ted 5 Januar:l 1S:45 and ToLe,
Base Section, G-3, Reference 14, c.eteo J Jc:..r.:uer;y 1S45.
Com.i?eny left EOOLI-CAMFAGHA, ITALY, 19C7COA, Jam!arj'- lS45, by motor convoy en
route to join this Battalion. '[he t..nit arrive,] at D .:;>. A;rJny .lest C.srrp, :tome,
Italy, at 19l90CA J aLuary 1945 e.nu bivouaced tnere for tne nic;ht. The convoy
travelled a distance at 198 miles over 6000. ro&iis 8ucovnterinc.. 0'-.1:-
traffic.;ieather \vas fair. ii;orale of troops '[laS e.ccellent. At :';CC:':C,':; .; ar..
uary 1945, Company "DtI, 752d Tank Battalion, del)arted from t>.e :\ome c:..rea. 1;/
motor convo;; and arrived at FlOREI':CE, Ii'ALY 2C24COA J an'Csry 1945, a
distance of 265 :niles over roads that were made by the rein. l..orale
'Nas excellent. At 211130A J anua.ry 1945, fo\:r (4) 0.:..::' leer.s ei:;hteen (13)
enlisted men left enroute to parent or.:;;anizetion. Tilis c;;roup
arrived. at Service Canfany, 7,20. Tank battalion, (SC42l6) cenral locality
6 LI at 211530..... 1S-'45. ;Jist&l!ce trc::.velled - CIJ
miles. One ofi'icer and sixty-seven (57) 0l::LL::tC'::' =-_en re.:-.dne':: at .1.4C. ...:::;C..;,
to dra'll seventeen (17) 1:5 tanks ane. one T-2 .i.ecover.f vaticle anc. to service
the:n in preparation for illovement to join tile of tile :Satte.lion. A
total distance of 523 miles was travelled ,v.i. tr,01..lt lillt:.sual occurrences.
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it re;;1r;inea t-.::'Ot:",,::OCllt t-e L)':l'iod. CO;,ljJC?ny "A" CO:Llend Fost
,ias .l.uc:;:c,e:; fo'..':, (4) taL::S i::- t':e five (5) tanks at
,).:.,315, t,vo (2.) t:;:.L;:S at ';,7':'3l), 3:i.X (6) ct S-:/+253. The Cor.pany SUh!orteCi
t:-le L _:C",L18l:t. 11':::;11 Co:r.pany :ms located at :lit:l one platoon
L: i...", Lrect "':'':':'i_:]"" <.oeicions. "e" sU,:J,.;crtin
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enG. Lrec (3) :;.t 1118 Assat:,lt JUl flatoo!1 was 8.ttached to tLe
Sl3til .'':"cb J'LL.l3r;;! .6attalion .Li.1 poslt,:,on at 9302'71. 82th Division Artillery
controll(:;i t.le il',iirect fire 0:':" tanks of Compar,,), "B" and Company "C". The Com
.:lb'u::.. ,"ost ol' i'c.:r.;.: .:J?stroyer Lattelion III::."" loc2ted at 935286. "3
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Dsst.ro}er i:>ettalion, witl" ,;O;:l.:lan6. .. ost !:it 9452S4, sU'::;i-,orted Comps.ny
ifN', 752c. Datt..alion. Co;;:,penJ 11(..", :Jestro;/8r 'lie:
CO :.e.::'C ost L t S33E7, orted !I ell , 752d .l'an;( i3atLaliOlc. I/AII,
...,L:jth .Je::s \"1'0., e1' 36 .';i t ::;0. u",- i cst at ')CS 3C8, SUkJort..ec:. 351st
:l L' 'j,t., .:: .;r, Is t ;: 1&toon 11",,11, anG 30. pIato()D, Co...;s.r:j lie",
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talion.vere :na.nn 'nJ ti1ree (3) British Tank Destr0yers in 337th Infantry :1e.;iment I s
se..;te>r, 8; :1"" &2.:3 J att.::c:w':' t,,':;Stll Iffiu:tY.'J ij:bision in pie.ce. 2d platoon,
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_c.;-L,,, .....__.;: .... .;,.',,;.,3l..on. ,)23. :Uactail.or: (;[/ .)Cjtn tanK .3ctt.:::Ilon
:.cl' .. '0" 0 '-' C;r ". t --c.c.". "-';"'0" t"":'er'- 34t'n
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iil.. " . :3cctor and Company "C" reverted to sllpJort of 133d Infantry

In 14 oJ ..,-'\.-:;::::-y 1(J4.5 , the 163tb Infantry :tee,;iment assumed com:nand of
,35Cth lm',<:ntr:;' sector ani Company "A" reverted to su?port at' 16::'th
lnfentry ,( '...,irr.ent.
1-.:: .J."'lmrr::" l"45, Comp::;ny !lA", bUjth Destroyer Battalion,
t :irt:' (3() rOUllds, 76ru;1, L:';, at en3JllY occupico. nouses at S17326 and
10)23 ',V'LV: 't"slllts. J.'cnlcs ;noved to vicinity 933Z)6.
0:1 2,- .j &::C:l:ry Co;,iiJ&::1Y ".3" relieved six (6) tanks of CO::1!1uny "An,
';'://th_:.m:.;: .uGttuLon. lV;'O (2) locateG at 09S 322 and four (I;.) k:i.:c at
C,),;.;:c':; :1;)11 nbc ,Jove": 0'-0 1:-0.,[ 94):80 to S:172S'2 b, S1.':;J)ort 0:
135tr.
un 21, !:-':IT'., 1':,'4:3, "Ell, 'lan!( Destroyer ostts1ion, ,vas
fro,j ...:5L l;ivls::'on un,i attached Infantry Division.
Three (3) cre'.'tS T'e.:1daeJ cttEched to J5th Infantry Division.
(L1 22 v E.,:'';'&:::".'' 1';,+), CO,IP&L:' liD", 'i:5.2Ci Datta1ion, com;lleted re
li-a: OJ..' .. "A", "J", 75:!d Tank Battalion,
nO.1 ':"0 s1.,;.l-',ort of 135th 1nl'r..nt.l'Y 3 . ."bcnt.
On 25 .) .s!1l....ari 1945, tDe:\ocket f 1atoon, 752d ,i'8.nk Hatta1ion, moved to
::i.rLo )C;eiLOllS ::t 92.31;-c3, S.3.3:.3(;2;:o, ':1.31C'](''':'0 and 9))0]166.
0n ;".'j ... 1'';45, ;-i.econnaissance Co,e'.Jeny, 605th Destroyer Bat
t:::1.io::., 2tG&ci:<.:;c. SC;.uadrol1 vicinity LS017.
un 31 194:5, CO:lpa::1Y ilL", 7520.1'ank Battalion, fired 81 rounds,
75m:.1 :;;i;l e, 71 N ..:,;,:ds, 75:n..1, ::.:J.: I./43, z:; r 01;11U5, 75,:1:0, lrE 54, 6 :r ounds, 7 61L1,
a':;; iu/4c, 2 :cou.:.:ds, biC to L1 l.E.l:.i;: ;;eu..=ons.
1 .)E,.l!cary - )1 .jt:nl:.2,ry 1945, the i.'o11o'Ting indirect
fire ;:;issions.;ere '.:y :':;0".)8",ie5 "3
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o.n;;;' nell, 752d 'i'ank Battalion.
::\l:.lber of '?ouno.s
IIEtI GO"1paDy "C" CO.-'lpany
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6 January 1945 - 7 January 1945 SOME SCHE
7 J anuar,y 1945 - 8 J aJ;1uary 1945
SOF.E
8 January 1945 - 9 January 1945 SOliE aOHE
9 January 1945 -10 January 1945 SOHE SOHE
10 January 1945 -11 January 1945 SOHE SOHli:
11 January 1945 -12 January 1945 80Hi SOEl:
12 January 1945 -13 January 1945 SORI SOHE
13 January 1945 -14 January 1945 6zm 62HI
14 January 1945 -15 January 1945 62Im 62HE
15 J anuar;r 1945 -.'16 January 1945 62HE 62HE
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16 January 1945 -17 January 1945 62HE 60HE
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17 JanuarY 1945 -18 J.anuary 1945 60HI 60HI
18 January 1945 -19 January 1945 60Hi 60HE
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19 January 1945 -20 January 1945 60ME 6OEl:
20 J anU&rT 1945 -21 January 1945
60HZ
21 January 1945 -22 January 1945 130HE
22 January 1945 -23 J anusry- 1945 130HB
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23 January 1945 - 24 January- 1945 140HB
24 January 1945 -25 January 1945 160m:
25 January 1945 -26 January 1945
140HE
26 January 1945 -Z/ January- 1945 140HE
Z7 January 1945 -28 January- 1945 70HB
2S January 1945 January 1945 140HE
2S Jan1,lB.ry 1945 -30 January 1945 140HE
-- 30 January 1945 - 31 January 1945 140m:
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3. il"'lliERs
Temperatures during the whole p0riod were usually below freezing.
The weather was usually clear and visibility was good.
:::in 4. was very rough with maIlY deep gullies and narrOi1 rOU;;:l
roads. The ground was frozen to a depth of two (2) or three (3) inches and
any movement or a tank would cause it to break through this frozen crust and
bog down. Movement for any purpose was impractical.
5. OONCLUSIONSs
During the present period heavy maintenance has been under taken on
tanks in t..'1e line under the very "noses snd eyes" of the enemy with a sur
prising degree of complete success in most cases. One example is cited:
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One tank located approximately five hundred (500) yards from the enemy, de
veloped engine trouble requiring or the engine. The tank could
not be moved under its own power, nor could it be evacuated by towing. In
order to accomplish this, a T-2 was placed in rear of the tank a night prior
to the engine changing. During the follolling day the normal dismanteling
of armor plate was accomplished.' At night the new engine which had been com
pletely prepared for installation, was by truck to the tank. The ex
change was effected, and by daylight the old enJine onUle truck was at the
Battalion Service Canpany in the rear area. The T-2 returned to the Company
Maintenance area and the tank ..yas operative. The only enemy reaction was a
few rounds or mortar and small arms fire in the near areas. Due to the location
of the tank in the mountains, it was impossible to evacuate by towing. 'his
proceedure is not completely recQn1nended for efficiency, hO\7ever, qualified
and well trained mechanics can accomplish repairs of a heavy nature
under adverse conditions.
It is still necessary to supply Company "A" located at vicinity 9633CJ7
one section second platoon Campanl "Cd located 946318 by mule.
are only able to carry three (3) rounds of ;'men mud
or icy conditions are prevalent. Uiules are being borrowed from the Infantry
Regiment the tank company is supporting. It is to be noted that a remarkable
improvement has been made in the degree of cooperation between tank units and
the Infantry. This not only applies to matters of supply, but generally to all
matters involving the support of the Infantry. An Assistant Division Commander
recently remarked that this is the first time he has seen "an era of good feel
ing" between armored and infantry personnel.
6. CASUALTIES nrlLIC:f.D ON ENEihY DURING THE
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CASUALTIES RECEIV.dJ) DURING THE Ol'SRATION.
Cpl George W. Blessing, 38299308, Company "B", Libhtly injured in
action, 9 January 1945.
Ptc Frank (N!IU) Adams, 6888660, Company 'CI, Lightly wounded in
action, 30 January 1945.
7. SmENGTH OF UNIT.
On 1 January 1945, the effective strength or 752D Tank Battalion
(-Company DI) wasS 30 Officers, 3 Warrant Ofiicers and 573 enlisted men.
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ization. At tr.:e close 0:: t:le period, .31 .:fan\:.Sry 1945, the effective stren6th
of oria::.ization ;"18.5 30 Cl'i'icers, 3 ',varrant Ofl'icers and 6f::JJ enlisted men.
receivoo aurin;; the month \'fere 1 OL'icer and Z2 enlisted men.

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752D TAl BATTALION
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In The Field
S lIarch 1945
HA.-:m.ATlVE
II CORPS DSFENSE OF LINE MT. BEIl&)NTE - MT. FAN) - HIIL 532.
PERIOD 1 February 1945 to 28 February 1945.
MAPS Italy, 1'50,000, Sheets U, 88 III, 98 I, 99 IV.
1. GENERAL.
At the opening or the period, the 752d Tank Battalion with the S05th
Tank Destro.yer Battalion attached for operations only, was in indirect fire and
defensive positions between !fT. (9032) and C. CASTUNECCHIO (9631)
tached to the 34th Infantry Division. During the period, defensive positions
were improved and tanks and tank destroyers continued the support or the infantry
with direct f'ire on enemy installations, particularly- houses, bunkers and
boxes.
During 5, 6, 7 February 1945, a heavy volume or direct f'ire was delivered
by tanks, tank destroyers and rocket tanks in support of a limited objective at
tack made by the 34th Infantry Division.
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On 13 February 1945, the 91st Inf'antry Division relieved the 34th In
f'antry J)1vision, and the 752d Tank Battalion and the S05.th Tank Destroy-er Batta
lion were detached 34th Infantry- Division and attached in place to 91st Infantry
Division. 'D' CCIIlpany remained in resel"V'e at 903215 untU IS February 1945,
when the plus 1 platoon, RBI Ccapany, S05th Tank: Destroyer Battalion,
were detached f'ran their parent units and 91st Inf'antry J)1vision and attached
85th Inf'entry Division, taking over twelve (12) abandoned United states and
CaDadian lIedillD TaJJks and eight (S) lIedillD Tank. to the 755th TaJJk
Battalion in the liT. GIWmB (9932) area. .
On 24 February 1945, the battalion began exchengj ng the remaining thirty-
nine (.;9)114 and MUl tanks for M4A3 tanks. This was being done without reducing
the nmber or tanks in f'orward f'iring positions. Ylben is caapleted, the
battaUon will have f'itty--f'ow (54) II4A3 tanks.
At the close tJ the period, the battalion continued to deliver direct
fire on enemy- installations on call troll the 1nf'antry.
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On 1 Febrllary 1945, the Battalion Oanmand Fost was located at nUMET'lO
(930283), where it remained throughout the period. It has been in this position
since 19 October 1944. The "Alf Oanpany Oanmand Fost was located at 968317,
eight hundred (SOO) yards south or Hill 5.32. The canpany was supporting the
168th Infantry Regiment and had eleven (11) tanks in position on the CJSTE11TECCHIO
ridge, the rElllaining tanks were in reserve at 94425.3. ",sft CanpaDY Canmand Fost
was established at 9172$3. Eight (8) or the canpany's were in position
fran nine hundred (900, to fourteen hundred (1400) yards south or tT. BEI.roNTE
(90.32) The remaining tanks were in position on the ridge running north fram
)4. DELLE FORMICHli: (9128), eight (8) or them, including the l05mm Assault Gun Tank,
were located near the Company Command Fost, where they had excellent observation
and a field or fire on Hill .36.3 (9.33.3) to the front and on enemy positions behind
J4T. BEUJiONTE (90.32), and the PIZZAro ridge (95.32) on the flanks. The canpany sup
ported the 135th Infantry Regiment. C" CQIlpany, supporting the 13.3d Infantry
Regiment, was lOcated at BACCJNil10 (9.3.3297) with tanks in direct firing positions
in the following places. one (1; at C. mCCA (9.33.307), three (3) in the vicinity
or 947318, three (3) on Hi1l5l6 (943297), one (1) at 942290) and one (1) at
935295. One (1) platoon was in 1:Ildirect firing positions in the vicinity or
BACCANEUO. "D" CanpaDY', which had jo!ned the battalion during the previous month,
was in reserve at 9062W. The .Assault Gun Flatoon was attached to the 9l3th
. Field Artillery Battalion in position at 930271.
The four (4) rocket tanks were in position, one (1) at each of the
lowing positions. 93312963, 93323028, 93103010 and 93303166.
The CODmsoo Post of the 805th Tank Destroyer Bat.talion was at 935286,
"An Canpany, 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, supporting .ItBM 752d Tank
Battalion, was at 909.308. liB" Canpany, 805th Tank Destr.oyer Battalion, supporting
ItA" Caap8ll1', 752d Tank Battalion, was at 945284. C" Canpany, 805th Tank Destroy'
er Battalion, supporting C Caapany, 7521:1 Tank Battalion, was at 934297.
Fraa 1 February 1945 to 5 February 1945, "B" Canpany, tired direct fire
missions tor the infantry, using the l05mm assault gun tank extensive17. C
Caapany tired iDdirect fire harassing missions under control or Division jrtiJ...
1e17 each night.
On 5, 6, 7 February 1945, the battalion fired eJatensive17 in support or
a limited objective attack b.r the 34th Infantry Division. Jpmunition ezpendi- .
tures during these three (3) da;ys were. rds, 76mB; 2952 rdB, 75mm; 324 rds, '
105mm (direct tire); .3l4 rdB, 4.5 inch rockets. ORBEG.l (9432) and FIZZANA (9532)
were taken b,y the iD:rentry'.
Fran 8 February 1945 to 13 February 1945, when the 34th Infantry: Division
was relieved, the battalion continued to fire direct missions on call from the
1Dfantry.
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On 13 February 1945, the 91st Inf'entry Division relieved the 34th
Infantry Division aDd the battalion was attached in place to the 91st Infantry
Division. nAil Ccmpany supported the 362d Infantry Regiment, which relieved the
l68th Illfantry Regiment. "B" Ccmpany supported the 361s,t Infantry Regiment,
which relieved the l35th Infantry Regiment and Cw Canpany supported the 363d
Infantry Regiment, which relieved the 133<1 Inf'antry Regiment.
On 18 February 1945, wnn Canpany, plus one platoon, "Bit Canpany, 805th
Tank Destroyer Battalion, were detached fran the battalion and the 9lst Infantry
Division and attached to the 85th Infantry Division. The canpany left its light
tanks at 90321S and moved to 85th Infantry Division sector, establishing their
Canmand Post at 97S'Zl7. Eight (8) 'tanks of the 755th Tank Battalion at 975277
were placed in indirect .firing positions, supporting the 403d Field Artillery
Battalion. Twelve (12) additional tanks which had been abandoned by both United
States and Canadian Tank un! Us, were also manned. These tanks .ere located on "
the MT. G1UNDE feature (9932). None of the twelve (12) tanks .ere in operating
condition. Action was immediately taken to put these vehicles in operating con
dition and by the end of the period .five (S) of the twelve (12) tanks were oper
ating. The eight (8) tanks at 975277 continued .firing indir.ect missions ,for the
85th Infantry Division Artillery throughout the rest of the period.
Fran 13 February'1945 to the end of the period, ,the battalion continued
to support operations of the 91st Infantry Division by direct fire on enemy
positions. "a" Canp8l'Ji1 and C Canp8Il1' did most of this tiring. Typical tar
gets .ere. enElilY Sus, suspected ~ locations, OPIS, buDkers, pillboxes, strong
points established in reinforced houses and reported Canmand Posts. This firing
was done with 75mm, 761m and 105m guns. The following areas were particularly
well covered. OOROOGNjN) (913333', POGGlOlO (940335), HIlL 363 (935334), C.l
MERLA (939328)1 (;. DEL FIUME (942332), PERDINI (944332), WNTE .lRMA'lO (951340),
POGaIJ. (952338) and unnamed houses at 946329 and 942329. At Z20600A, the 36,3d
Infantry Regiment took an enemy deserter, who had been in a house at CA r.rr:n..A,
when the tanks and tank: destroyers had knocked it down on the atternoon of 21
February 1945. He reported that the Germans in the house had taken cover in
the basement, when fire .aS opened up on the bouse. He said they figured that
fifty (SO) rounds were .fired and f'1ty (50) hits scored.. That .as enoagh for
,him and he deserted while on guard the following morning.
On 25 February 1945, a r a i d ~ party, consisting or one platoon or the
363d Infantry Regment, seized two (2J enemy baldters on ridge (934328). Eight
(8) men occupied the captured bunkers, but were unable t,o withdra. because of
fire being received fran a fourteeD (:14) man enemy bunker f'orty (40) yards away.
The infantry platoon leader pointed out this burlker to the taUs which in turn
opened tire on it with 7a.. IlL The bunker was dug into the reverse slope or
the hill and it was necessary to dig through eight (8) f'eet or dirt to reach the
twelve (12) inch logs of the bunker. It was not necessary to do this a& the
concussion of the .fire pinned the haute down suf'ficiently to allow the eight (8)
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thirty-nine (.39) ltI4 and M4Al tanks or J44A3 tanks. This exchange was still
going on at the end of the period.
Temperatures during the early part of February were usually below
freezing with occasional snow flurries and thaws. During the later part of
the period, days were usually sunny and Wann and nights were cold.
The terrain was very rough with many deep gullies and narrow, rough
roads. ROad conditions iDproved greatly due to decrease in precipitation, the
sur.ny weather and the work of the engineers.
5. OONCUiSIONSS
Direct fire b.Y tanks and tank destroyers on enemy PQsitions is very
effective in defensive positions. At least one German Soldier deserted atter
being in a house which was knocked down by direct tank fire. Another prisoner
of war from 5th Canpany, 578th Infantry Regiment, taken ,by 3d Battalion, 36lst
Infantry ReGiment, on 3 March 1945, stated that fire fran tanks or tank destroy
ers was most ei'fective. Observed results of these fires showed many houses
knocked down and numerous pillboxes, bunkers and OF's dsmaged or destroyed.
The effectiveness of this firing was partially due to the extensive use
of telephone ccmmunications. Wire has been laid to tanks in sane
cases, making it possible for infantry or tank OF's to designate targets and ad
just fire quickly and accurately.
Iiovements of tanks in front iine positions has brought down little enemy
artillery fire. Actually, according to prisoner of war reports, tank movement
tends to ;::onf'use tha enemy. One prisoner of war stated that his Sergeant (in
a front line position) heard a tank moving just before dawn one morning, but
could not determine which direction it was going. The enemy company was alerted
and some sort of attack was expected. Actually, the tank in question was mewing
back to Battalion I.iaintenance.
Despite the fact t!lat over thirty (30) tanks and, over twenty (20) tank
destroyers have been in direct firing positions, many of them firing regularly
frQD. the sarne vicinity the periOd, there is no indication that the
enemy has determined the positions of these vehicles. Prisoner of war statement
indIcates that t!ley no knowledge of tank or tank destroyer pos!tions
and the firing vehicles have received sporadic artiller.y at the most. Same fir
ing has been done at nit;:lt and the flas.l:U.ess powder, which was used, has again
prevented tile eneny from locating the positions of the firing venicles.
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:L1ghtl,y injured in action, 12 PebJnJal'7 1945. .
Corporal MerrUl S. Sloan, 3lr:mscn, "-PalV' .C", J.1ptJ.,. 1113-
in actloQ"lS Pebruar,y 1945.
'rivate 1'1rat Claas Leslie C. HantdDl, 38321036,' C,L:l.ghtq
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On 1 Pebruary 1945, the arrective strength at 752d Tank ....
380rtleera, :3 Warrant Ott1cers and ,660 Inllsted lIeD. .iDe (9) repla08lente
joined the battal10n during the month at Pebruar7. At the close fit the peW
28 February 1945, the err.otive strength of this organizatiqa ... 36 Ott1cen,
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Aro 464, U. s. A1IIY
In the Field
10 April 1945
SUBJECT: Historical Recorda and Histories of Organizations.
oro 'lhe Adjutant General, War Department, Washington 25, D.C.
1. In compliance with AR .345-105 end changes thereto, the following
Historical Records ar& submitted for the period 8S indicated:
Reriod: 1 March 1945 to 31 March 1945

Report ot Action Vii th Enemy
a. II Corps Defense of Line Mt. Belmonte - Mt. Fano - Hill 532.
For the Commanding Officer:
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5 April 1945
NARRATIVE
OPERATIONs n CORFS DEFENSE OF LINE MT. - i'iiT. FAL'ID - HILL 532.
PERIOD : 1 March 1945 to 31 March 1945.
MAPS : Italy, 1'50,000, Sheets 87I1, 88III, 98I, 99IV.
1. GENERALs
At the opening of the period the 752d Tank Battalion (., with 805th
Tank Destroyer Battalion (-) attached for operations only, was jn direct fire
and defensive positions between MT. BElAfONTE (9032) and C. CASTEDlECCHIO
(9631) attached to 91st Infantry Division. "D" Company 752d Tank Battalion
plus one platoon "B" Company 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion remained. attached
to 85th Intantr,r Division in indirect fire, direct fire and defensive positions
in the MT. GRANDE (9932'\ area.
During the period tank and tank destroyers were moved to improve de
fensive and direct fire positions and. continued the support of the infantry
with direct fire and indirect fire on enemy installations, particularly houses,
bunkers and pillboxes.
On 7 March 1945, 752d Tank Battalion completed change over to M4A3
tanks. This Change over was completed without reducing the number of tanks
in forward firing positions. The Battalion now has fifty-four (54) M4A3 tanks.
On night of 8 - 9 March 1945, the Battalion with 805th Tank Destroyer
Battalion attached, supported three (3) raids by 363d Infantry Regiment. 0p
erations consisted of heaV7 concentrated time fire-'on HILL 363 and fire on
C. CARR.ARA (932333) by tanks and fire on .A."'?MA.TO church steeple and machine
gun positions vicinity 93583322 b.Y tank destroyers.
On 12 March 1945 "Dn CompaItY', 752d Tank Batta1i<m completed change
over from .5 Series Light Tanks to M-24 Light Tanks.
At close of the period the Battalion continued to deliver direct
fire on enemy installations on call from the infantr,y.
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On 1 March 1945, the Battalion Command Post was located at FIUJIJ!:i"n)
(930283), where it remained throu&bout the period. 1he CcpmaM Poat baa
remained in this position sinoe 19 October 1944. The IAn ComP8.D7, 752d
Tank Battalion, Command Post was located at 968317, eiiPt lnmCred (800)
yards south of' HILL 532. The CompalV was supporting the 36'2d Intantr;r
Regiment and had ten (10) tanka in position on the CASTEINECCHIO ridge
and two (2) tanks at 974313 and f/17319, the remaining tank. were in re
serve at 944253. "B" 752d Tank Battalicm, COIDJDand Post ... est
ablished at C.SAVIGNANA (9193C77). Eight (8) tanks were in position f'rClll
nine hundred (900) to f'ourteen hlmdred (1400) yards south of' 141'. BElMONTE,
(9032), along a line generally - 911313, (2 tanks), 906314, (4 tanks),
901319, (2 tanks). Seven (7) tanks were in position vicinit7 S,lVIGNANA
(9l93C77 - 9183C77) and the three (3' remaining tanks in reserve at 917293
.All f'ifteen OS, f'orward tanks had excellent observation and the field at
fire covered HILL 363 (9333) to the front and enemy positions behind M1'.
BElNiONTE (9032), and the PlZZJJC) Ridge (9532), on the flank.. 1he lOS_
assault gun tanks were located near the ComPaD7 Command Post. The
supported the 361st Inf'antrr Regiment. "C" CoIllPaJV', 7S2d Tank BattaU.oa
supporting the 363d Infantry Regiment, was located at (933297)
with tanks in direct f'iring positions at the following locations. one (1)
tank at C. ROCCA (9333C77), three (3) tanks in the vicinity' C. de GUSI
(946316), three (3) tanks in vicinity' HlLL 516 (943297) aDd one (1) taDk
at 942290 and 935293. One (1) platoon of four (4) tanks located in vicin
ity BACCAl'lELW (933297) were in indirect f'iring positions. "DB
752d Tank Battalion, still attached 85th Infantry Division with Company
Command Post located at 975m. The assault gun platoon was attached to
the 913th Field Artillery Battalion in position vicinity 930271. The "taur
(4' rocket tanks were in position, one (1) at each of' the following posi
tionss 93303166, 931530&1, 93253028, 93l429J=).
The Command Post of' the 805th Tank Destroyer Bat ta1ion was at 935286.
nAn ComPaDT, 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, supporting Company nBIt, 752d
Tank Battalion, was at 9(9308. nB" CompalV', S05th Tank Destroyer Battalion,
supporting "A" CompalV', 752d Tank Battalion, was at 945284.. "C"
805th Tan> Battalion, supporting "c" Company, 752d Tank Battalion, was at
9342!17.
From 1 March 1945 to 3 March 1945, "B" Company, 7520. Tallk Battalion,
fired direct fire missions for the infantry, using the l05mm assault e,un
tank extensively. "Cd Company, 7520. Tank Battalion, tired direct tire
missions for the infantry.
On 3 March 1945 "A" 752d Tank Battalion, moved three (3'
tanks at 1900A from vicinity 96.5334 to 944253.
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From 4 !>.arch 1945 to 14 i,:arch 1945 all three Companies ("A", "B", "C"),
752d Tank Battalion contimled to fire direct fire missions for the infantry.
Ammunition expellditure (exclusive of ni[)1t of 8 - 9 March 1945' for these
eleven (ll) days wasS 58d rounds, 7Emm HE, 172 rounds, l05mm (direct fire) HE.
On night of 8 - 9 Aiarch 1945, this Battalion with 805th Tank Destroyer
Battalion attached, > supported three (3) raids by the 363d Infantry Regiment.
Firing included heavy concentrated time fire on HIlJ., 363 and direct fire on
(9,32333) by tanks and fire on AR,j',iATO church steeple and machine gun
positions, vicinity 93583322 by tank destroyers.
On 13 March 1945, ltD" Co:npany, 752d Tank Battalion was relieved from at
tach;Jent 85t..1. Infantry Division and attached to parent unit and 9lst Infantry
Division, l32l55A and were placed in Division reserve.
?rom 14 Marc.1. 1945 to 31 1945, the Battalion continued to support
operations 0-;: 91.::t Infantry Division by direct fire on enemy positions.
"B" a.r.d "G" COtlpany, 752d Tank Battalion, did most of this firing.
T-JPical tar::;at.c 'l1e":-e: ene>ny Sf'S, suspected Sf locations, OP's, bunkers,
pi:1t.o:<:e8, etron:.:: "3stablished in reinforced houses, reported Command
r03tc e.;",d C,O'JIJ'tl ene'f!'J activity. This firing was done with 75mm,
7ttrrrn, lCf.)r'L":l;}u.s p.nd 4.5" rocket guns. The areas were particularly
",7ell covered: '.j.;J.:,4; (913333), POGGIOU> (940335), HJl.L 363 (935334',
CA ...!:;k.L.A (911328), C. Del FIUb'iE (9423,32), MONTE A,R;.:ATO (9534), PERDINI (944332),
POGGIO (952333) and unnamed houses at (946.329) and (942.329).
On 16 1945, two (2) tanks from "DII Company, 752d Tank Battalion
were attached to "B" Compa.IV, 752d Tank Battalion, and irumediatel3' went into
direct firini; position in vicinity 9l93CJ7.
On 17 1:.arcn 1945, three (3) tanks fran liD" Company, 752d Tank Battalion,
were sent to driving school area located in rear of "A" Canpany, 752d Tank
Battnlion rear COIilll;a.nd Post (944253). This driving school continued through
end of the perioe. and much valuable instruction was obtained. Instruction
in both light and medium tank driving was given.
On 19 L:arch 1945, 68th Regiment, Legnano Group commenced relief of 362d
Infantry Ref,iment, completin::; same 212400A. "A" Company, 752d Tank Battalion,
contirrued in support of relieving Rebiment.
On 20 March 1945, Company "D", 752d Tank Battalion, still in Division re
serve was detached from parent unit and 9lst Infantr,r Division and attached
in place to 85th Ini'antr,r Division for training at 201200A. Company assembled
at 90,3215 and moved to join 85th Infantry Division vicinity GAGLIANO, at
220600A, arrivino there 220850A.
On 22 !,;arch 1945, Speciale Regiment, Legnano Group, began relief of
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On}9JAM"AA1945. "J)". CGilpaIV','152d Tank Battalion, detached from 85th
IntSlitJ:7 Division and attached parent unit and 91st Inf'antry Division,
300600.1. CompalV moved fran vicinity GAGLIANO to 9CJ7Z78, closing at 3006C5.1.
Two (2) platoons moved. to 919307 to begin relief or "B" Company, 752d Tank
Battalion. "B" 752d Tank Battalion, continued in support of 361st
Infantry Regiment until relief completed by' "D" Canpany, 752d Tank Battalitm,
at 312330.1, then CompalV' assembled at 910284.
On 30 March 1945, "A" Company, 752d Tank Battalion, in support of 68th
Regiment, Group, commEnced relief of "C" Company, 752d Tank
ion. One (l) platoon relieved three (3j tanks of "c" Company, 752d Tank
Battalion, at 943m and one (1) tank each at 942290 e.nd 935293. Relieved
platoon or "C" Company, 752d Tank Battalion, moved to vicinity 944253 for
maintenance and training. Relief "Cd Compaz:lY, 752d Tank Battalion, com
pleted at 302200.1. "An Company, 752d Tank Battalion, established Canrnand
Post 9J42!17 and "Cd Canpany at 944253. During relief' or nCR CompaDY' by nAn
Company, the enemy heard our tanks moving and evidentl\1 thought an attack
was in progress. On this assumption the enemy demolished the bridge Ql
Hi-way 6531 at 940328. Immediately following this destruction, two green
flares were fired by the foe, where upon an artillery and mortar barrage
fell south of the bridge.
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Mostly sunny md warm days with cool to cold nights. Visibility was
usually p cd. curing mid-day.
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. The terrain was very rough with D18llY deep gullies and narrow, !'ough
roads. Road conditions greatly improved, through decrease in precipitation,
the BUnq1 weather and the continued efforts of the engineers.
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Direct fire by tanks and tank destroyers en enemy positions proved very
effective in keeping enemy SP IS, mortar positions, artillery and machine
gun positions pinned down, which aided in reducing and keeping to
a minimum the enemy harassing fire on our troops. The defensive fire posi
tions selected for our guns were situated 50 that our cross fire protected
our 'own gun positions, thereb.J enabling our guns to expose themselves more
in order to obtain maximum fire power.
The accuracy and effectiveness of the fire was partially due to the
extensive use of telephone communication. Wire ha.s been laid to individual
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tanks in some cases, making it possible for infantry or tank Opls to des
ignate targets and adjuSt fire quickly and accurately.
Movement of friendly tanks in front line positions tended to draw a
little enem.y fire. Indications were that the enemy was becoming more
"touchy" and our movement tended to confuse him.
There still is no indication that the enemy has determined the loca
tion and position of our tanks, despite the fact that over thirty (30)
tanks and over twenty (20) tank destroyers have been in direct fire posi
tions the period in the same vicinity. Sporadic fire at most
has been received occasionally by our firing vehicles. Some night firing
has been done and the flashless powder, (A.P.C., M6lAl', which was used,
has again prevented the enemy locating the positions of the firing
vehicles. '
Our rocket tanks wene fired twelve (12) days rut of the period with
very good effect. Targets covered Hm, 363 (935334), C. RIO BUI!
(9343.39', MT. ,AR;.:Aro (952341), CASEIJ..A (9.443.39), SCANNO (952341), C.
CARRARA (933332', POGGIO Dei I{iORJ; (918.317). Target area on all targets,
was exceedingly well covered. Results or casualties caused were unknown.
"Locate" Air 0'1 and ground OP reported targets "well covered", "beautiful
coverage", and "just where we want them". Total rounds fired for period
1313 rounds 4.," rocket actuaJ4r fired, 240 rounds failed to fire, and 6
random rounds were fired. Results of this rocket fire was very good and
added greatly in keeping enemy harassing fire down. Enemy OP I S and gun
positions were bloWn out time and again and in some cases have not been
replaced. (See Annex #1)
6. CASUALTIES DiFLICr.tiD Uj . THb EN2:fI.iY DURING THE PffiIOD.
Unknown.
CASUALTIES ru;cWED DUlUNG THE P,mIOD.
Statf Sergeant Georf;;e W. Fast, .39450665, Company "D", Lightly injured
in action, 1 March 1945.
Private First Class Albert Nl,J: Klose, 17224ffi7 J Service Company,
Seriously wounded in action, 2 March 1945.
Technician Fourth Grade Carroll D. Erickson, 174753f!1, Company "C",
Lightly wounded in action, 2 March 1945.
Private First Class T. Whalen, 36831579, Compaqr "Bn,
injured in action, 9 March 1945.
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Corporal it.obert H. Evins, .3'7510651, "B" Company, Lightly injured in ac
tion, 15 liarch 1945.
On 1 1.1[.rch 1945, the effective strength of 752d Te.nk Battalion wass 38
Officers, 2 ",iarrant and 686 Enlisted Three (3) officers re
pIe-cements ':;ere received ,uring the month of At the close of the
lJeriod, 31 Uarch 1945, the effective strength of this organization wasS 39
Officers, 2 ,.:rrant Officers, and &15 Enlisted Men, a gain of
one (1) officer and six (6) enlisted men for the period. Gain in enlisted
strength of the unit ':laS the result of personnel returning from hospitals
D. CliOATE, 39120604, Private, Service Company, 752d Tank :a.ttal
ion, per Section II, General Orders Number 18, Headquarters 91st
Division, dated 21 r.:arch 1945. For heroism on 26 December 1944, near San
benedetto,lkly. Ar,akening from a sound sleep to find his tent, blankets
and clothin,::; afire, Private CHOATE immediately made his wa:y outside and ex
the flames on his clothes, sustaining severe burns as he did so.
Then realizinG that his tent mate W8.S still asleep, Private CHOATE
tered the tsnt, grasped his friend's bedroll and pulled him out the
snow where he put out the fire and summoned assistance. In to
Save his fellow soldier's l:ii'e, Private CHOATE sustained second degree
burns coverin[ an estimated 35% of his body surface. Private CHOATE'S
heroic and selfless action in an attempt to save the life of a comrade
flectsgreat credit upon himself and the Armed Forces or the United states.
Entered military service from Berkeley, California.
LTJ..E K., 0382'H7, Captain, Cavalry, United states 8my, Head
quarters and Headquarters CompalV, 752d Tank Battalion, per Section III,
General Orders Number 9, Headquarters II Corps, dated 30 March 1945. For
meritorious service in combat in Italy fran 'Z1 May 1944 to 28 November 1944.
Captain i\0BE ON as commanding officer of a tank compal'\Y' administered the
duties of his office in an exempla17 manner. During the operations against
Rome and in the Gothic Line, Captain displayed aggressive leader
ship and sound tactical judgement in the emplo;yment of his tanks. Through
personal reconnaissance in forward areas, frequently through Bline fields
and under enemy shellfire, he insured the eff"ective use of his weapon in
support of infantry elements. F.is courage and devotion to duty throughout
the period of difficult operations exemplified the highest standards of"
conduct on the part or an officer of the United states ArrIry. Entered mU
itary service frans Detroit, Michigan.
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GOMBAR, STEPHEN J., 35(29282, Sergeant, Inf'antry "cn Company, 752d Tank
Battalion, per Section III, General Orders Number 9, Headquarters II Corps,
dated 30 Karch 1945. For heroic achievement in action near BACCANELU), Ital3
on 20 Noyembar Sergeant OOMBAR climbed to the rear deck or a tank that
had been hit and set afire to throw orf ammunition. Although wounded whUe
doing so he cont1m.ed in his efforts until all the ammunition was removed and
the fire extil:luished. 1'he courage and promptness of action shown by h:1JD were
in keeping with the highest standards of soldierlY' conduct. Entered military
service from. Lakewood, Ohio.
MlITE, HAROLD E., 37511310, Technician Fifth Grade, Headquarters and Head
quarters Compal:\Y', 752d Tank Battalion, per Section TIl, General Orders Number
9, Headquarters II Corps, 30 March 1945. For meritorious service in combat in
from 'Z1 May 1944 to 25 October 1944. During the RaIle-Amo campaign and
the more recent assaults on the strong, well defended Gothic Line, Corporal
WHITE, as radio operator and assistant gunner, demonstrated outstanding devot
ion to duty without regard for his own personal safetY' and canfort. His tire
less effort, cheerful attitude, efficiency and attention to details in maint
aining continuous Radio Communications as well as performing the duties of
assistant gunner were vitally important to the success of operations. 111e dis
play or courage am attention to dutY', through long hours without relief, re
flects much credit upon h:1mself and the Army of the United States. Entered
military service froms Wellington, Kansas.
FUCIU, GroRGE Niv'J:, 35282149, Corporal, Int' antry, Service Company, ?52d
Tank Battalion, per Section III, General Orders t\1mber 9, Headquarters II Corps,
30 March 1945. For meritorious service in support of combat operations from
2 June 1944 to 12 June 1944, in Corporal FOCID performed his duties as
ruel and lubricants section leader in a tank battalion in an exemplary manner.
During the advance through Rome and to the a period when the rapidity
or movement and the distances involved made the supply of fuel a most critical
issue, Corporal FUCIU, extended evezy effort to fulfill his mission.
his initiative resourcefulness, and devotion to duty he contributed in a large
measure toward the successes attained b.Y his unit. Entered military service
frams Canton, Ohio.
FLECHER, JOHN mIr, w-2109149, Chief Warrant Officer, AUS, Service Company,
752d Tank Battalion, per Section III, General Orders Number 9, Headquarters n
Corps, 30 March 1945. For meritorious service in support or combat operations
in from 28 May 1944 to 20 February 1945. During the completed phases or
the Italian campaign Mr FLECHER has worked tirelessly to achieve complete co
ordination between supply facilities and his organization. This end was con
summated through his disregard of self and determination that those in combat
would not suffer from a lack of necessary items with \vhich to carryon the
battle. FLECHER's organizational ability is reflected in the prompt delivery
of all supplies, regardless of the hour and obstacles to be surpassed. lo:r
FLECHER's devotion to perserverance and selfless action reflects great
credit upon himself a..l'ld upon the standards ot: the Army of the united States.
Entered the military service from: Wampum, Pennsylvania.
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OORRY, J.AMES 1(. JR.,. 3804l017, Staff' Sergeant, IDtantrT, Headquarters aDd
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bar 9, Headquarters II Corps, dated 30 March 1945. Por aeritoriolls serrioe
in combat in f'rall Z1 May 1944 to 1 October 1944. 1I1en atter his unit
combined with other vehicles cL a like nature into a larger elaent aDd auper
vision accordingly increased, Serg88llt OORRY assumed additioDal respoD81bU1ties
to assist bis Platoon Leader. In a position usually occupied by an otticer,
Sergeant OORRY performed the duties of Batter,- Executive, selecting firing posi
tions, computing data, observing and directing the fire of' the Batte1'1'. 1be
unit has operated contiDUOusll' since its commitment to action, and accomplished
the mission in an outstanding manner. Ihcb credit tor the unit's acbieYeJllents
is due Sergeant OORRY for his capable performance of' duty under adverse condi
tions. Sergeant CORRY's devotion to duty, complete disregard of' self' and eff
icient execution of' difficult tasks reflect DlUCh credit upon himself' and further
serve to exemplify tbe AlnericanSoldier. Entered the military service from.
Dallas, TeXBI.
9. CHANGE IN OOMiWIDs
Pursuant to Paragraph.), Special Orders Number 85, Headquarters Nth Jrrq,
dated 26 March 1945, Lieutenant Colonel H. m.wSS, was relieved or command of'
752d Tank Battalion and appointed Commanding Ofticer at 918t Cavalry' Reconnai
ssance S':luadron. Jdaj or CORYTON Ui. iiOODBURY assumed Command of' 752d Tank Batta
lion.

Major, 752d Tank Bn.,
CClllmanding.
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DISSEhINATIon DIVISIOH
G-2 Section
HE.ADi;JJARTERfi .IiFJIIY GROUlID FORC1S
Army "'iar College
\'lashington 25, D. C.
SUBJECT: from Overseas Reports.
1. Attached extracts are from an overseas report: Report of Action, 14 April
to 2 May 1945 - 752d Tank Battalion.
2. These extracts are for your information, any a,ppropria.te action and
retention.
3. Where the subject represents the consensus of or is contro
versial, extracts are so marked.
4. Distribution of extracts from this renort ha.s been made as indicated
by "Ex" belo"r. Copies of full re"orts have as indicated by
numerals. 4ar-
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Report of Action, 14 MTO 18 May 1945
April to 2 May 1945
752d Tank Battalion 17-I
Extract:
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c. Lessons Learned and Qbservations.
7. Lia.ison: The sup-porting tank battalion must be prepp.red to furn
ish one (1) officer to each regiment and in addition one (1) to the
division it is aupporting. This the taking of officers from other
duties within the battalion such as company maintenance officer,
mortar platoon leerter and at times the reconnaissance, 8-2 and 8-3A officers.
Provisions should be made in the tank battalion T/o for at least four (4)
liaison officers.
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d. Transportation and Equipment.
Also nO'1! tha4; the battalion is "rith the M4A3 tank, tt.is re
more storage space for battalion supply inasmuch as the
76mm shell is larger than the 75mm shell and the M4A3 tank carries a smaller
combat load, thereby necessitating more trucks to maintain the am
munition to be on hand. At present to maintain a sufficient reserve of ammun
ition, 'it 1s necessary to establi sh ground dumps inasmuch as there is not the
necessary trucks to maintain a "rolling" dump. All of this tends to reducing
a rapid flaIl' of ammunition in sufficient amounts to the companies. It is felt
that five (5) additional 6 x 6 trucks would alleviate this problem. The line
companies as well as and service company need an addi tional 6 x 6
truck for company in order to handle their company impedimenta, gas, water,
kitchen and personnel baggage. At present there isn't any arrangement made
for handling these items with exception of one 6 x 6 truck, which is autnorized
and used for all of these purposes "'Thich means that baggage and company impedi
menta has to be shuttled forward fron:: one pla.ce to another in order that the
truck can be used to haul gas, water and rations. It is felt that the TIE
should be increased to include six (6) 6 x 6 trucks for this purpose along with
the necessary personnel increase. This additional transportation would assist
greatly in the furtherance of smoother operation.
Each line company is autnorized two (2) one-quarter (t) ton trucks.
It has been proven in the past that this is not sufficient for the company's
needs. Each line company needs four (4) ton trucks with one
quarter (!) ton trailers. These would be used as follows: company liaison
bEltween company and. battalion, \lThich is highly important; company
seqt1on: company executive officer and. maintenance officer;. 139.mp:>any comm:'nder
and liaison corporal: to .. bring supplies, gas, 011, water, rations
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tion up to forward elements at night. This arrangement was tried once by
borrowing these additional vehicles from the 85th Infantry Division last fall
and proved very successful and extremely helpful in maintaining good commun
ications and an even, steady ~ d rapid flow of supplies to the forward elements.
It is recommended that each line company (A,B,C,D) have their T/o and E in
creased to include four (4) one-quarter (i) ton trucks, with one-quarter (i)
ton trailer to be equipped with SCR 508 or SCR 506 radios with the necessary
increase in personnel.
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Report of Action, 14
April to 2 May 1945 -
?52d Tank ~ a t t a l i o n
MTO
17-IV
6-IV
18 May 1945
Extract:
* * * *
c. Lessons Learned and Observations.
11. Rocket Tanks: Four (4) rocket tanks 4.5" were issued to this
organization as special equipment. These tanks ",rere fired eleven (11) out of
the first seventeen (1?) days in April 1.",i th excellent results. Targets fired
on "rere Poggio dei Mori (918338), Hill 376 (922342), Hill 363 (935335),
Hill 356 (915344) 2.nd C. Pino (901346), All target areas were exce.-dingly
Nell covered. Casualties created were unknown but OP, air opts, and prisoners
reported that the effect "ras terrific. A total of 1597 rounds were fired wi th
8 random rounds and 35 miss-fires. During one firing the shell exploded before
leaving the tube and destroyed 10 tubes. The remaining 40 tubes were undamaged
and continued to fire. The break through and advance WEl.S so rapid that the un
,rleldly weapons could not be used due to the time required to put them into
operation.
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Report of Action. 14 MTO 18 Ma.y 1945
April to 2 May 1945 -
752d Tank Battalion
7-IV
17-IV
Extra.ct:
c. Lessons Learned and Observations.
2. When lack of cooperation is claimed by the infantry. the trouble
is generally attributed to poor communications and lack of understanding bet
ween the two combat elements. It is felt that communication difficulties have
been greatly improved but the present campaign has demonstrated the need for
further advancement. During the past opera.tion. the SCR 300 radio was mounted
in the company commander's and platoon leader's tank and also in the battalion
commander's and executive officer's tank. This tended toward the maintenance of
closer communications between the two units but at times was found to be at the
most inadequate and slowed the advance. To remedy this the infantry company
commander rode with the tank officer directly concerned and in other cases, the
tank officer maintained personal liaison with the infantry unit being supported.
From the jump-off on 16 April. the advance ".ras very rapid and the si tuation
constantly changing or unknown. This necessitated the changing of orders
several times in one period by higher headquarters. Difficulties were encount
ered in delivering these nevr instructions to the advancing elements. Ordin
arily, such as the above would not transpire but to insure against
future recurrence, it is recommended that each line company be authorized two
(2) SCR 506 radios, on'e (1) mounted in the company commander's tank and one (1)
mounted in his liaison vehicle. To operate with tank forces, the infantry
should be with SCR 506 radios. The SCR 300 used by the infantry and
mounted in the tanks does not furnish a high performa.nce because of the jar
ring received from the tank in action.
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- DIVISION
G-2 Section

GROUlr.D FORCES
Army War College
25, D. C.
SUBJECT: Ixtracts from Overseas Reports.
1. Attached extracts are from an overseas report: Report at" Aotion of 7511\
Tank Bat.t.lion Dur1n& Po V.u. ot.lrUll... - AGF B08I'cS 07 Col. T. ". DnMlclaOll,
Jr.
2. These extracts are for your information, a.ny appropriate action and
retention.
3. Where the subject represents the consensus of opinion or is contro
versial, extracts are so marked.
4. Distribution of extracts from this report has been made as indicated
by "Ex" below. Copies of full renorts have been distributed as indicated by
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PAC :I-B: USFET :MIDPAC: MTO China :So Pac BC:Alaska:Caribbean
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: Comds AA Armd; TD ;AjB E&SC RD #1 RD #2 ED #3 ED #4
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CA FA
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Report of Action of tho 751st 16 June 1945
Tonk Battalion duri:1g Po V3.lley
Offensive - AGF Board Report by
Col T. 1. Don91dson, Jr.
7-Dl
17-1
17-Dl
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Extract:
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Source: Lt Col C. J. Com,;18l1dcr, 751st T::1.l1k J3.tt8lion.
P,cport of Action - 14 April - Le ;',JY 1"\45
It is rccoID"lcndod thDt the T/) E os ch':J.nscd so th3t t\'!O of the
l'.1Gditun -t2ni:F' Ll 'xltteliol1 could h:; cxcDsn,r.rcd for 1)20
3rmorcd cr;rs. Jcc::msc of the '.':ickly d:sporscd loc:.:tions of th0 comb:Jt
clements, this chon<?:c "'Juld provide 0.'108118 for botter supervision and
control.
In 811 conbt. it is rocom"lcndcc1 th.3t a pbtoon of
be to ') COf.!p3ny of tiJnks. This provides better coopGr::;tion and
lia ieon octwGen 3r11or snd fc)ot troops.
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