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HEADQUARTERS 58th ARMD INF BN
8th Armd Div
APO 258, U. S. ARMY
AFTER ACTION REPORT
FEBRUARY 1945
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: |
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The operation southwest of Roermond on February 26-29 1945 resulted in a penetration through the defensive position on the west flank and the establishment of a bridgehead across the anti-tank ditch which extended from the Roer to the Maas River. This penetration rendered the enemy position untenable and forced his withdrawal across the Roer River a few nights later.
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COMBAT EFFICIENCY: |
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Combat efficiency was excellent.
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COMMENTS ON EMPLOYMENT OF UNIT, ETC: |
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Infantry cannot advance across flat open ground against emplaced machine guns without cover provided by either darkness, smoke, artillery or tanks |
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It is believed that the engineers could render better close support if they are attached rather than in direct support. |
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The need for at least six SCR 300 radios per rifle company was quite apparent. Armored Infantry lacks communications when fighting dismounted. The addition of sufficient SCR 300 radios should solve the problem. (SCR 536s either failed complelety or were extremely unreliable.) |
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One BAR per rifle squad would greatly augment the fire power of the squad when dismounted. |
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 s/George Artman
GEORGE ARTMAN
Maj. Inf
Comdg
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