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10th Armored Division (USA) entered combat near Mars La Tour

1944-11-02 · Mars La Tour · France

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The 10th Armored Division entered combat near Mars La Tour, France, on 2 November 1944 and, on the 15th of the same month, joined in the fight to reduce the fortress city of Metz. In support of the XX Corps, containing enemy troops in the area.

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