Following the 18 September 1944 German counter attack by elements of the 5th Panzer Army, a salient developed in the 3d (US) Army zone between XV and XII Corps. The salient threatened the 3d (US) Army southern flank and could be used by the Germans for launching further counter attacks. As part of operations to reduce the salient, the 79th Infantry Division was ordered to attack and clear the FORET DE PARROY. The attack, originally scheduled for 25 September, finally began on 28 September. By 24 October the forest was secured and the 79th Division was relieved by the 44th Infantry Division. A battlebook prepared and submitted by students of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College under the supervision of the Combat Studies Institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for subcourse P651, Battle Analysis. Prepared by Staff Group C, Section 11, CGSC Class 83-84. Circulating copies will be found under DTIC number ADA151630.

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