The story
At 1600 hours on December 27, Company "C" kicked off on a commando raid on the enemy-held town of Hedamont. Prior to the surprise attack it was ably supported by an artillery concentration in conjunction with the operation. The attack was successful in a smuch as the opposing units were positively identified, their positions located, one prisoners taken, and at least 30 Germans killed.
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