With better intelligence, tactics and use of terrain, CCA and the XIX Tactical Air Command defeated two panzer brigades and elements of two panzer divisions over eleven days of battle. With local superiority in troops and tanks, the Germans anticipated quick defeat of the defending Combat Command A (CCA) of the U.S. advances in France, the German 5th Panzer Army had as its objective the recapture of Lunéville and the elimination of the XII Corps bridgehead over the Moselle River at Dieulouard. As part of a counteroffensive against recent U.S. and German armoured forces near the town of Arracourt, Lorraine, France between 18 and 29 September 1944, during the Lorraine Campaign of World War II. Faber, killed on 10 July 1944 at Sainteny.The Battle of Arracourt took place between U.S. Foster, replaced on 13 July 1944 by Colonel Robert H. Bender, replaced on 11 July 1944 by Colonel Robert T. Whitcomb, replaced on 9 July 1944 by Colonel James D. Long, replaced on 7 July 1944 by Colonel John C. Barndollar Jr., killed on 4 July 1944 near Méautis, replaced by Lieutenant Colonel William E. Foster on July 13, 1944.ģ31st Infantry Regiment: Colonel Martin D. Ferenbaugh, replaced by Colonel Robert T. McLendon, relieved of command on July 9, 1944, replaced by Brigadier General Claude B. Sandersģ30th Infantry Regiment: Colonel Ernest L. –Weapons Platoon : 2nd Lieutenant George P. Bialeck, killed on Jat Saintenyį Company: Captain Richard E. Poore, wounded on Jat MéautisĮ Company Executive Officer: 1st Lieutenant Milton J. Krauthoffģ29th Infantry Regiment: Colonel Edwin B. FerenbaughĬhief of Staff: Colonel Samuel V. Deputy commander: Brigadier General Claude B.
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